Untitled (Street Scene) 1944

This etching, 'Untitled (Street Scene)', was made by Marion Miller in 1944. It's a scene built from contrasts, where light and shadow wrestle for dominance, much like the push and pull I feel when I'm making a painting. Look closely, and you'll see how Miller uses these scratching marks to create depth and texture, especially in the buildings. The lines aren’t just descriptive; they're emotional, each one a decision, a feeling etched onto the plate. See the almost lunar glow at the top? It pulls you in, doesn't it? Then, your eye travels down the street to the figure and their little dog. I am reminded of Piranesi and his architectural fantasies, but with a touch of humanity. It reminds us that art is always in conversation, echoing and reinterpreting what came before. The beauty is in the process, the ongoing dialogue between the artist, the medium, and the world.