Woodcut Art

Woodcut relief print not only revolutionized printmaking processes but was a catalyst for transforming medieval into modern life. Bidsquare online auctions bring together a curated collection of exquisite Realistic Woodcut Prints and Expressionist Woodcut Prints for collectors and bidders of fine art pieces. 

The practice of Woodcut printmaking has its origin in China in antiquity and was primarily used to print textiles.  Woodcut in relief is made by carving a design into the surface of a wooden block, usually with gouges. The raised areas are inked and printed, leaving the recessed areas blank in the final print. While the woodcut initially gained popularity for printing multiple texts and decorating textiles, it developed into an art form eventually. 

With the wide availability of paper in Germany and Italy during the latter half of the 15th century, medieval woodcut art form spread across Europe and to the rest of the world, serving as a relatively inexpensive means of communication as well as the ability to access literature and art. 

Painters and woodcut artists like Albrecht Durer, Rembrandt Van Rijn, and many others were instrumental in developing the woodcut art form of the highest quality, producing prints on broader subjects including landscapes, religious motifs, self-portraits, and daily scenes. 

If you are a collector or an aficionado of fine woodcut art prints made by local and international artists, our collection includes everything from Old Master Prints to Japanese woodcut and other Asian woodblock print pieces in every subject matter and printing style. 

Quick Facts on Woodcut Art :

• Woodcut tattoos are post-modern marvels of manly craftsmanship, reminiscent of old-school loftiness.
• Favorite contemporary, modern and conceptual woodcut artists include Sol Lewitt, Al Held, Robert Mangold, Richard Bosman, Alex Katz, and Georg Baselitz