L'entree de la "Treille Muscate" 1929 - 1932

Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac made this etching of a leafy tunnel, probably outdoors, sometime in the 20th century. It's all about process, isn't it? The way the lines build up, the scratching and cross-hatching, you can practically smell the ink and feel the artist's hand moving across the plate. The texture is key here. See how the lines are both delicate and assertive, creating a sense of depth and shadow? It's like Segonzac is inviting us to walk down this path, but also reminding us of the work, the physicality, that goes into making an image. Look closely at the way the branches are rendered, a flurry of tiny marks that somehow coalesce into solid forms. It's a beautiful example of how art can be both representational and abstract at the same time. You know, this reminds me a bit of some of Bonnard’s landscapes, that same feeling of being immersed in nature, but with a touch of the hand-made. It's a conversation, these artists talking to each other across time, inviting us to listen in.