Fodder Chopper c. 1947

"Fodder Chopper" (c. 1947) is a woodcut print by American artist Bernard Joseph Steffen (1907-1980). The artwork depicts a close-up view of a farmer bent over, using a large knife to chop stalks of corn. The scene is rendered in vibrant colors, with the green corn stalks dominating the composition and creating a sense of depth and texture. Steffen's work often focused on rural life and working-class subjects, capturing the physicality and hard work of everyday life in the mid-20th century.