Maxwell Street, Chicago, from Yiddish Motifs

Todros Geller

Created:
Movement:
1926
Expressionism
key Notes:
Urban vibrancy, Cultural intersection
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Dimensions:
Image: 27.2 × 25.3 cm (10 3/4 × 10 in.); Wood veneer paper: 30.4 × 27.3 cm (12 × 10 3/4 in.); Sheet: 43 × 32.6 cm (16 15/16 × 12 7/8 in.)
medium:
Woodcut in black ink on Japanese wood veneer paper, laid down on ivory laid paper with letterpress in black ink
Difficulty:
Expert
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Maxwell Street, Chicago, from Yiddish Motifs by Todros Geller

Maxwell Street, Chicago, from Yiddish Motifs is a significant work by Todros Geller, created in 1926. This piece is executed using the woodcut technique in black ink on Japanese wood veneer paper, laid down on ivory laid paper with letterpress in black ink. Geller's work is notable for its depiction of Jewish immigrant life in Chicago, capturing the vibrancy and complexity of the Maxwell Street market, a hub of cultural exchange and economic activity. The artist, Todros Geller, was a prominent figure in the Chicago art scene and a key member of the Jewish cultural renaissance in America during the early 20th century. His work often reflects themes of identity, tradition, and modernity, providing insight into the immigrant experience. Geller's contributions to art and culture are recognized for their historical significance and their role in documenting the Jewish American narrative.

Description of the work:

"Maxwell Street, Chicago, from Yiddish Motifs" by Todros Geller, created in 1926, is a woodcut in black ink on Japanese wood veneer paper, laid down on ivory laid paper with letterpress in black ink. The artwork captures the bustling atmosphere of Chicago's Maxwell Street, reflecting the vibrant Jewish immigrant community through a modernist style characterized by bold lines and dynamic composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Maxwell Street, Chicago, from Yiddish Motifs