Market 19th-20th century

Editor: Here we have "Market" by Jules de Bruycker, its date is unknown. It's a very intricate print! What stands out to you in terms of its formal qualities? Curator: Note the density of lines, creating a complex interplay of light and shadow. The composition is deliberately asymmetrical, leading the eye from the shadowed foreground towards the lighter, more chaotic background. Editor: I see that. The texture is really impressive. Curator: Indeed. Bruycker manipulates the etching technique to achieve a rich variety of textures, from the smooth surfaces of the architecture to the rough, almost chaotic rendering of the figures. What does that achieve, do you think? Editor: I guess it emphasizes certain parts. Thanks, it's helpful to have a perspective on the composition. Curator: My pleasure. It is in such details that the artist expresses their vision.