Untitled (Burning Figures)
c. 1938
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woodcut
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Accession Number
2008.115.276.7
Art Historical Context
Todros Geller's *Untitled (Burning Figures, a striking woodcut created around 1938, captures raw emotional intensity through its bold, graphic style. Geller (1889–1949), a Russian-born artist who settled in Chicago, was a figure in the city's vibrant printmaking scene. Influenced by German Expressionism and social realism, he often explored themes of human suffering and resilience in his works, using prints to make powerful statements accessible to wide audiences. The woodcut is central to the artwork's impact. Carved by hand into wood blocks and printed with ink, it produces dramatic contras...