Frans Masereel Series
July 31, 1889 – January 3, 1972
Frans Masereel was a Flemish painter and graphic artist, celebrated primarily for his masterful woodcuts. His work often delves into the struggles between the individual and society, imbued with a strong sense of social critique and humanist ideals. He is particularly renowned for his full-page woodcut illustrations and as a pioneer of the modern wordless novel, a visual storytelling medium he explored with exceptional skill and emotional resonance.





