Snowy Owl
Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita
Circa: 1931
With striking simplicity and masterful design, this 1931 woodcut by Samuel de Mesquita distills the essence of a snowy owl into bold, geometric elegance. A key figure in Dutch modernist printmaking, de Mesquita was known for his stylized portrayals of animals, often rendered with an almost architectural sense of form. Here, the owl’s feathers become rhythmic patterns—silent, sculptural, and serene—against a stark black background. The composition is both minimalist and expressive, conveying stillness, mystery, and an intimate reverence for nature.
Print Details:
Archival Matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Giclee reproduction of the original woodcut
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
A quiet icon of modernist printmaking—elegance carved in black and white.