Gargantua: Le peintre du Roi (a la R.) c. 1942

"Gargantua: Le peintre du Roi (a la R.)" (c. 1942) is a woodcut by Bernard Reder, a prominent French artist known for his graphic works. The artwork depicts a figure, presumably Gargantua, seated in a chair and painting on a canvas with a brush. The canvas itself features a suggestive, stylized image of a nude woman with a swan, perhaps referencing the myth of Leda and the Swan. Reder's characteristic use of bold lines and stark contrasts creates a sense of drama and visual impact in this unique and captivating portrayal.