Studio Mirror
1936
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wood engraving
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.5263
Art Historical Context
**Studio Mirror**, a wood engraving by Emil Go from 1936, captures intimate world of the artist's studio during the Great Depression era. Ganso (1895–1941), a German-born painter and printmaker who settled in the United States, celebrated for his realistic depictions of everyday American life. Influenced by European Expressionism and the burgeoning American Scene movement, his often blended sharp observation with emotional depth, reflecting the struggles and resilience of the time. Wood engraving, Ganso's chosen medium here, is a meticulous relief printing technique where fine lines are incis...