Frans Masereel (Belgian, 1889 - 1972): Turn of the Century City Scene. Linocut on archival paper, initialed in plate, mounted to mat, unframed.

Frans Masereel was a Flemish painter and graphic artist who worked mainly in France. He is known especially for his woodcuts. His greatest work is generally said to be the wordless graphic novel Mon Livre d'Heures (Passionate Journey). He completed over 20 other wordless novels in his career. Masereel's woodcuts strongly influenced the work of Lynd Ward and later graphic artists such as Clifford Harper and Eric Drooker.

17 x 14.5 inches mat; 5 x 5 inches plate.

Private collection North Carolina, USA.


Excellent condition; no notable flaws.

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