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William Strang — The Woodman
William Strang

The Woodman

1881

"The Woodman" is an etching by Scottish artist William Strang, created in the late 19th or early 20th century. The work demonstrates Strang's mastery of the etching medium through its careful use of line and tonal variation to depict a solitary figure engaged in labor. The composition reflects Strang's interest in portraying working class subjects with dignity and contemplative presence, characteristic of his broader artistic practice.

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William Strang, The Woodman, 1881

"The Woodman" is an etching by Scottish artist William Strang, created in the late 19th or early 20th century. The work demonstrates Strang's mastery of the etching medium through its careful use of line and tonal variation to depict a solitary figure engaged in labor. The composition reflects Strang's interest in portraying working class subjects with dignity and contemplative presence, characteristic of his broader artistic practice.

Medium
etching
Year
1881
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Dark Aesthetic, Allegorical figure, 19th-20th Century, Narrative Art, Mysterious Mood, Etching, Scottish Artist, Print Medium, Symbolism, Male Subject

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