The Woodcutter
1910
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From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
1910
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From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
This lithograph depicts a man in the midst of chopping wood, his body contorted in a dynamic pose. He wears a hat, a collared shirt, and pants, with his right leg bent behind him and his left leg forward. The man grasps an axe in both hands, its blade angled downward. The background of the lithograph is a solid beige color, which serves to emphasize the man's figure and actions. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the man is about to strike the wood at any moment. The Woodcutter is a work by Ferdinand Hodler, an artist known for his expressive and dynamic depictions of the human form.
