Sortie d’Usine No. 4 1931

Editor: This is Anthony Gross's "Sortie d’Usine No. 4," an undated print from the Tate. I’m struck by how the figures almost blend with the industrial landscape behind them. What visual relationships do you see? Curator: The artist’s use of line is particularly compelling. Observe how the etching technique creates a sense of movement, almost blurring the distinction between the figures and the factory in the background. How does this contribute to the overall composition? Editor: It feels like the people are emerging from the factory's form, the lines create a shared identity. Thank you for illuminating the importance of the etching technique in linking the figures to their setting! Curator: Indeed, Gross masterfully employs line to create visual unity and highlight the interconnectedness of industry and human life.