The expressive power of the figure
Leonard Baskin, born in 1922, was a sculptor, printmaker, and draughtsman, and the founder of Gehenna Press, one of the most significant American art publishing ventures of the twentieth century. His work addresses the themes of human fragility, mortality, and memory with great intensity.
Language and artistic research
Human figures, birds, and animals often take on a monumental presence even in small formats. In woodcuts, the contrast between black and white, the cut of the block, and the density of the mark create images of great emotional tension. Printmaking is not a secondary activity to sculpture, but an autonomous field of invention.
The artworks and techniques
L’interest in the artist’s book brings together text, typography, and image. In printed artworks, identifying the technique is particularly important: an original woodcut is made from an engraved block, while a photographic reproduction of a drawing is of a different nature. Edition, paper, signature, and provenance help describe each sheet accurately.
Reference sources
Smith College Museum of Art; Gehenna Press; catalogs and bibliographies devoted to Leonard Baskin.
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