Passage I 1971

Peter Milton created this intaglio print, "Passage I", using etching and engraving techniques. The composition is dominated by converging lines that lead the eye toward a distant, indeterminate point. The gray scale creates a somber mood, suggestive of memory and the passage of time. Milton's precise lines and architectural detail invite us to consider space and perspective. The geometric tile pattern in the foreground creates an almost disorienting effect as it recedes. This formal tension underscores a sense of shifting realities. A solitary figure stands as a focal point. The use of classical architectural elements, such as columns and balustrades, contrasts with the surreal atmosphere. Milton juxtaposes familiar forms with an unsettling ambiguity. The print invites us to question fixed meanings and contemplate the fluid nature of experience.