Festival of Water and Lights 1937

Here's a print, Festival of Water and Lights, by Henry de Waroquier. The artist conjures a fantastical scene with delicate lines, revealing how art can reshape our perceptions. Notice the layered effect, the way fireworks and flags explode across the sky above the water, all rendered in such fine detail. The Eiffel Tower stands to the left, its familiar form almost like a dream amidst the chaos. I love how the marks accumulate, each one contributing to the overall energy. Waroquier’s etching reminds me of Piranesi’s architectural fantasies, or maybe a feverish dream by Joseph Stella. It’s a conversation across time, an echo of one artist’s vision resonating with another. In the end, art isn't about answers. It's about the questions it provokes and the dialogues it ignites.