Flowers Maxwell Str. Market 1930

William Jacobs made this stark woodcut, "Flowers Maxwell St. Market" in 1930. It's like he’s carving light itself with those bold, contrasting blocks, isn’t it? That dense floral arrangement, and the market scene behind, all rendered in such high contrast. It’s not just a picture; it’s a feeling. Look at the way he’s handled the blooms – a flurry of intricate, almost frenzied marks. Each cut must have been so deliberate, but together they create this incredible sense of abundance. I love how the black ink sits right on top of the paper; you can feel the grain in the wood. And the faces of the figures behind, they're just simple lines, and yet they carry so much expression. It’s like the whole scene is teeming with life and movement. This reminds me a little of the German Expressionists, with their own bold use of black and white. It really shows how art is one long conversation, doesn't it?