Rarin' to Go 1935

Alexandre Hogue made this print, Rarin' to Go, in 1935. The stark contrasts and geometric shapes really grab your attention, don’t they? It's like Hogue is building the image with light and shadow, block by block. You can tell he really thought about the process, almost like a sculptor carving out forms. Up close, you see how he uses the pencil—or whatever he used—to create these soft, grainy textures. Look at the seated figure in the foreground, how the shading almost makes them glow. Then, see how those lines curve and flow. It’s like a dance, a rhythm that pulls you into the scene. And that sky! Those clouds are like soft pillows, but also kind of ominous. They add a layer of drama to the whole thing. It's like Hogue is saying something about waiting, tension, and maybe even a bit of unease. This reminds me a bit of some of the WPA artists and their focus on the American scene, though Hogue brings this distinct, almost surreal twist. It's a conversation, you know? Different artists talking to each other across time.