The Murder 1920

Hans Meid made this etching, *The Murder*, using delicate lines to depict a scene of, well, maybe murder. I imagine Meid hunched over his plate, scratching away with his needle, building up these intricate networks of lines. Look how they swarm and gather, creating areas of deep shadow and frantic energy. I can almost feel the tension he must have felt, trying to capture such a dramatic moment with such simple means. And the way he uses these lines to suggest form – the way the figures seem to emerge from the darkness. I can't help but think about other artists who wrestled with similar themes, like Käthe Kollwitz, who used etching to explore themes of war and poverty. Artists are always looking to each other. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art isn't just about pretty pictures, it’s about grappling with the big, messy questions of what it means to be alive.