The Sea
1893
About this artwork
A stark black and white woodcut depicting the ocean surface under a solid black sun, executed with bold, graphic lines. The work features the artist's monogram, 'FV', in the lower-left corner of the rectangular frame.
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Félix Vallotton was a key figure in the Nabis group, known for his radical simplification of forms and bold use of black-and-white contrast. This woodcut, with its striking geometric reduction of a natural scene, exemplifies his influential style that paved the way for modern graphic design and comic book aesthetics. His mastery of woodblock printing helped revitalize the medium in the late 19th century.
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The Sea
Félix Vallotton, 1893
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