Hildo Krop, Seven New Year's cards, Woodcut on paper, 1952-1966

These seven cards with New Year wishes from Hildo Krop and his wife Mien date from 1952, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966 and of one card the year is unknown. The cards display beautiful woodcuts and (handwritten) texts, sometimes poetic or with a political message. With his powerful woodcuts, including for the communist newspaper De Tribune, Krop fought for a society with more equality and solidarity. Diverse measurements: 1952: 21.5 x 29 cm 1955: 21.5 x 29 cm 1957: 20 x 27.5 cm 1960: 13 x 33.5 cm 1965: 20 x 28.5 cm 1966: 23.5 x 33 cm Year unknown: 16 x 23.5 cm