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Fine art wood engraving titled Spring Idyll, created in 1933 by the American artist Lynd Kendall Ward.
Artwork Overview
Artist: Lynd Ward (American, 1905–1985), often recognized as a pioneer of the graphic novel.
Medium: Wood engraving.
Style: Expressionism.
Dimensions: The image itself typically measures approximately 11 x 2.5 inches (275 x 65 mm).
Visual Description
The piece features dynamic, high-contrast, angular shapes characteristic of Ward’s style. It depicts an angelic figure in the sky, with one hand dropping small objects (resembling coins or seeds) toward a man with raised arms in an industrial setting, while the other hand seems to be releasing bombs over a landscape filled with crosses, suggesting a stark commentary on war and industry. |
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