Arlequin no.2 1966

Michel Ciry created this etching, Arlequin no.2, using delicate lines and contrasting tones. You can see it took a long time, with the image emerging bit by bit! I’m thinking about Ciry at work, bent over the plate with his etching needle, making tiny marks. The harlequin looks kind of world weary. I wonder what Ciry was thinking about when he made it? I can almost feel the scratching of the needle across the plate. It's pretty amazing really! The monochromatic palette gives it a timeless quality, connecting it to a longer history of printmaking. It reminds me of Rembrandt’s portraits, you know, that kind of careful observation and attention to detail. Ultimately, it is about the ongoing conversation between artists through time, each inspiring the other. It's like a visual echo bouncing across generations!