Gear 1917

"Gear" is a woodcut print by Russian artist Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva, created in 1917. The artwork depicts a scene of a harbor, with the masts and rigging of several ships filling the composition. The use of strong black and white contrasts, characteristic of woodcut printing, creates a sense of depth and texture. The print is a striking example of Ostroumova-Lebedeva's mastery of the woodcut medium, which she used to capture the essence of urban life in the early 20th century.