Untitled (Gas Station) 1949

Lynd Ward’s 1949 woodcut print "Untitled (Gas Station)" depicts a nighttime scene of a gas station along a winding road in the rain. The stark black and white composition, characteristic of Ward’s work, emphasizes the sense of isolation and the feeling of the quiet moment. The print has been described as a "visual poem," with a melancholic mood created through the use of dark tones and a sense of stillness. Ward’s interest in depicting the American landscape is evident in this print, with the gas station representing a symbol of modern life.