Market Argument c. 1935 - 1940

Albert James Webb made this print called 'Market Argument' at some point during his career. Look at all those marks! Imagine him building up the image with those dark lines to create texture, shadow, and form. I can almost feel the intensity of the scene – the hustle and bustle of the market, the heated exchange between the figures, the weight and volume of the bodies. What kind of argument do you think they're having? Webb’s print style reminds me of other artists like Kathe Kollwitz, who used similar techniques to convey social commentary and human emotion. Artists are always in dialogue, aren't they? It’s a process of call and response, where we build upon each other’s ideas and push the boundaries of expression. "Market Argument" is more than just an image, it’s an invitation to engage with the world and each other.