The Bibliophile
1911
Félix Vallotton captures the quiet obsession of a book lover in this striking black-and-white woodcut from 1911. A figure holds a lamp high to inspect a towering bookshelf, the stark contrast of light and shadow creating a dramatic, almost cinematic scene. Vallotton was a master of the woodcut revival, using bold, simplified shapes to depict domestic interiors with a twist of mystery. You can spot his initials 'FV' tucked neatly into the bottom right corner of the dark background.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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