Illustration to "Bandello" 1947

Imre Reiner's 1947 illustration "Illustration to Bandello" is a striking example of the artist's expressive linework. The composition is dominated by a pair of intertwined heads, their forms rendered in a dynamic, almost abstract manner. This work, a black and white woodcut, shows the artist's mastery of this technique, which he utilized throughout his career. The graphic nature of the design, a hallmark of Reiner's work, is evocative and suggestive, leaving the viewer to decipher the meaning behind the intertwined forms.