Frans Masereel, The Park, 1964, Woodcut

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Woodcut print on paper, realized in 1964. Plate from "The Face of Hamburg", monogrammed in the plate. While most of … Read more Woodcut print on paper, realized in 1964. Plate from "The Face of Hamburg", monogrammed in the plate. While most of the table of this suire showcase the towering machinery of the shipyards and the industrial infrastructure of the drawbridges, this piece highlights the harmonious intersection of nature and urban life. By depicting citizens quietly observing the iconic Alster swans against a backdrop of recreational sailing, Masereel celebrates the peaceful, restorative pockets of wildlife and community that thrive within a major post-war industrial metropolis. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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