An Occurrence in the Dark (Book VIII: Mitya, facing p.304) 1949

Fritz Eichenberg's 1949 woodcut, "An Occurrence in the Dark (Book VIII: Mitya, facing p.304)," depicts a shadowy figure standing outside a wooden house, their face obscured by the darkness. The composition, typical of Eichenberg's style, emphasizes the contrast between light and dark, creating a sense of mystery and foreboding. This illustration, likely part of a larger series, utilizes the technique of woodcut to generate a textured, almost tactile surface, emphasizing the roughness of the building's wood and the foliage surrounding it.