April 1890

Editor: Here we have Lucien Pissarro's wood engraving, "April," showing a mother and child beneath a tree. It has a stark, almost fairytale quality. What's your take on this scene? Curator: It reminds me of those quiet moments in childhood, a bit melancholy maybe? Pissarro’s technique really shines here, doesn't it? Notice how the dense black ink creates such strong contrast, almost like shadows in a dream. What do you make of their postures? Editor: They seem to be in quiet contemplation, or perhaps just weathering a storm together. I hadn’t considered the shadows before, now I see a deeper story. Curator: Exactly! And that’s the joy of art, isn't it? Finding new stories in old lines.