Two People 1910

Erich Heckel made this woodcut print, called 'Two People' with, well, wood and ink, and a whole lot of force! I can feel the artist carving into the block, wrestling with it. See how the faces emerge from the stark contrast of black and white, a real push-and-pull of light and shadow? I imagine him working intently, chipping away at the surface to reveal the essence of these figures. The expressionistic style reminds me of other German artists from the period, like Kirchner or Schmidt-Rottluff, who used bold, angular forms to convey emotion and intensity. Look at that large, questioning eye! This print isn't just a representation, it's a statement, a glimpse into the human condition. What do you think they are thinking? I wonder what kind of conversation they are having?