Artwork
Housetops
Housetops is an ink print by Mildred McMillen. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Housetops is a 1918 woodcut print by Mildred McMillen, depicting a disoriented cityscape with irregularly angled houses and rooftops, alongside figures navigating narrow streets.
Subject & Meaning
The print conveys a sense of instability through its tilted buildings and uneven rooftops, evoking a feeling of the cityscape in disarray, while everyday life continues amidst the chaos.
Technique & Style
McMillen utilized the woodcut technique, carving into wood to produce sharp black lines against a white background, which enhances the stark, unbalanced composition of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, specific details about the work's provenance and historical context are not provided, though its style reflects the early 20th-century experimentation with printmaking.
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