Untitled 

Jacques Le Marechal created this untitled print, we think sometime after 1928, showing a symbolic world of sun, moon and scales in a somewhat surreal composition. It's a fascinating image to consider from a social and cultural perspective. The visual codes at play here, the balance between material and spiritual, the masculine and feminine, are all concepts that have been debated and redefined throughout history. Considering this work in the context of mid-to-late 20th century Europe, one might ask how it reflects, or perhaps critiques, prevailing social norms. Is it a commentary on the cultural shifts and changing values of the time? Le Marechal may be reminding us of the need to find a balance in a world increasingly dominated by materialism and rationalism. The beauty of art history is that it invites us to explore these questions, drawing upon social, political, and intellectual resources to deepen our understanding. Art, like this print, always speaks to the moment of its making.