Palazzo Clary, Rio Ognissanti 1920

Fabio Mauroner made this print, Palazzo Clary, Rio Ognissanti, at some point in his career. It’s all about atmosphere. The blacks and grays seem to blend into each other, so you get the feeling of a place emerging from the darkness. Look at how he’s used the aquatint to create these velvety textures. It’s not about clear details, but about a mood, a feeling. The reflections in the water are almost as solid as the buildings themselves. See that gondola in the foreground? It's like a dark slash, pulling you into the scene. It's loose and gestural. Mauroner reminds me of Whistler, who also captured these kinds of misty scenes. What I love about prints like this is how they show us that art isn't just about what you see, but about how you see it. And that’s always changing, right?