Bärenführer 1902 - 1918

"Bärenführer" (Bear Leader), a woodcut created between 1902 and 1918 by German artist Maria Uhden, depicts a fantastical scene with a man leading a bear, camel, and monkey through a forest. The woodcut's stark black and white tones and stylized figures are characteristic of Uhden's work, which often drew inspiration from folklore and fairy tales. This piece, with its simple yet evocative imagery, reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of the natural world and human imagination. It was created during a time when woodcut printing was experiencing a revival, influenced by the expressionist movement.