Steel workers 1919

Winold Reiss's "Steel workers" is a powerful woodcut from 1919 that portrays the physical labor of steel workers. Reiss, a German-American artist, used bold black and white lines to depict the figures, emphasizing the repetitive and arduous nature of their work. The simplified forms and geometric patterns are characteristic of the Expressionist style, which aimed to convey emotions and subjective experiences through art. The stark contrast of black and white adds to the drama of the scene and highlights the figures' determination and resilience.