Illinois Landscape

1938

William Jacobs

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William Jacobs

Artist, American, 1897 - 1973

The image is a woodcut print depicting a landscape scene. The perspective appears to be close to the ground, possibly among or next to trees. The horizon is unclear, with trees and possible architectural features extending upwards. The style features bold, stylized lines typical of woodcuts, using thick black areas and fine lines for texture. The color scheme is stark, with black and off-white creating a high-contrast, graphic representation of the landscape.
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The image is a black and white print showing an aerial urban scene. It features rooftops, streets with figures, buildings, and a tall spire to the left. The sky has swirling clouds and the artwork is graphic with bold lines. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white.

West Side, Chicago

William Jacobs

1938

The image shows a linocut print of three people's upper bodies and heads. The individuals are positioned closely together, two facing left and one turning right. Their facial features are characterized by strong, angular lines, with defined brows, noses, and lips. Each person has different styles of hair. The background features outlines of buildings, suggesting an urban setting. The paper has a consistent brown tone with linocut imagery creating contrast. In the lower portion, there is a decorative block of text reading "Linoleum Cuts by William H. Jacobs" and "The Hammerstein Publisher." The paper has a rough, textured appearance supporting the artwork's handcrafted feel.

Linoleum-Cuts by William Jacobs

William Jacobs

1938

The image depicts a chaotic scene with soldiers, buildings, and aircraft. Soldiers are shown holding bayoneted rifles, advancing towards civilians. In the sky, there are aircraft, possibly engaged in aerial combat. The background includes structures that appear to be crumbling or under siege, emphasizing destruction. The soldiers and civilians are arranged in dramatic, angular compositions. The use of black and white contrast highlights the stark nature of the subject matter, typical of woodcut prints.

Undeclared War

William Jacobs

1938

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Illinois Landscape." in pencil, lower left; signed: Wm. Jacobs 1938 in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76455281

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