Gargantua en colore 1942

Bernard Reder's 1942 woodcut "Gargantua en colore" depicts a stylized giant with a large, open mouth and a smaller figure. The thick black lines and deep shadows of this expressive print create a sense of drama and emphasize the contrast between the two figures. The giant's open mouth and the smaller figure's precarious positioning suggest a scene of either threat or an impending act of consumption. Reder's work is often characterized by its dark and mystical themes, reflecting the anxieties of the period.