Dinosaur Egg c. 1961

Caroline Durieux made this print called 'Dinosaur Egg' and I love how it feels so open to interpretation. The ochre and brown palette makes me think of the earth. The textured surface around the central form gives the impression of sediment or primordial soup, like it has been buried for millennia. The vertical striations imply a sense of growth, but it's the wispy, looping marks at the top that really grab my attention. They're almost calligraphic, like a secret language waiting to be deciphered. This area looks like some kind of cloud, and I wonder if it relates to the moment of hatching and the beginnings of life. The way Durieux uses the medium, playing with texture and form, reminds me of artists like Dorothea Tanning, who also explored surreal landscapes. Ultimately, this print feels like an invitation to contemplate the mysteries of existence.