The City - Frans Masereel - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

The City by Frans Masereel is a graphic novel by an Expressionist master, offering a striking view of urban Europe between the world wars. This paperback edition is part of the Dover Fine Art, History of Art series and carries the subtitle A Vision in Woodcuts.

Key details

• Author: Frans Masereel
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Subtitle: A Vision in Woodcuts
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 112
• ISBN: 9780486447315

Synopsis

First published in Germany in 1925, this work brings together 100 woodcuts that capture the intensity of city life with remarkable force and beauty. Across scenes of work and leisure, wealth and deprivation, and joy and loneliness, Masereel builds a vivid portrait of an urban world shaped by contrasts.

With its emphasis on art and visual storytelling, it suits readers interested in graphic novels and art-focused books.

Rackhams Reference : NGP84X2RJK