Freed c. 1950s

"Freed," a woodcut by American artist Harold Persico Paris, c. 1950s, features a stylized, elongated figure in a reclining pose, with a detached head floating above. The composition highlights the artist's distinctive approach to form and anatomy, employing simplified lines and textures, reminiscent of Expressionist and Primitive art. The image evokes a sense of isolation and introspective contemplation, characteristic of the artist's later works. This woodcut exemplifies Paris's unique artistic vision and his fascination with the human figure.