Artwork
Burning House
Burning House is an ink print by Maria Uhden. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Burning House is a 1918 woodcut print by Maria Uhden, executed on Japanese tissue paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene centered around a burning house, with people and animals reacting in panic. The artist conveys fear and movement through simple, jagged shapes and bold black lines against a light background.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique used by Uhden gives the print a rough, urgent quality, with sharp lines and swirling patterns evoking the turmoil of the scene.
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