Five O'Clock
1898
Félix Vallotton captures the chaotic energy of 'Five O'Clock'—likely tea time or aperitif hour in Paris—with his signature stark black-and-white style. The scene is a jostling crowd of silhouettes: men in bowler hats, women with elaborate hair, all crammed into a space that feels claustrophobic yet electric. Notice the central figure, hunched over and seemingly ignoring the bustle; it’s a classic Vallotton touch, finding isolation within a crowd. This woodcut showcases why he was a master of the Nabis movement, turning graphic prints into high drama.
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