Landscape with a Potato Lifter (1920)

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Discover Gustave De Smet's evocative piece, , a remarkable representation of rural life captured in a dramatic, almost cubist composition. This woodcut presents a tangled symphony of bold black and white contrasts, where facets of rural living intersect with abstract patterns.The central figure in the artwork, the potato lifter, is fragmented into angular forms, giving the impression of dynamic movement and strenuous physical labor. The surrounding landscape, depicted in similarly disjointed shapes, seems to echo the laborer’s hard work with its jagged edges, suggesting the rough, unyielding terrain.The play of light and shadow is stark, offering a visual metaphor for the daily hardships and the resilience of those who work the land. This piece not only portrays a moment caught in time but also evokes the weight of tradition and the intimate connection between man and nature.Gustave De Smet, a prominent figure in Belgian expressionism, brings out the essence of rural existence through this powerful image.

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Gustave Franciscus De Smet (21 January 1877 – 8 October 1943) was a Belgian painter. Together with Constant Permeke and Frits Van den Berghe, he was one of the founders of Flemish Expressionism. His younger brother, Léon De Smet, also became a painter.