Nieuwjaarswens van György Révész 1937

Kornél Révész created this small print, titled "Nieuwjaarswens van György Révész," in 1937. The image is defined by delicate lines and tonal contrasts achieved through etching. The composition features a calendar prominently displaying "Januar" and the year 1938, alongside roses, all rendered in a tight square format that emphasizes the materiality of the print. The structural arrangement directs our gaze through a series of carefully placed elements. The calendar, a symbol of time, meets the roses, a symbol of beauty, to create a dialogue about transience and the enduring nature of art. The inscription suggests a personal message, perhaps a wish for joy throughout the year. Révész uses a restricted palette and detailed technique. This interplay is not just aesthetic; it invites us to consider how personal expression is intertwined with broader themes of temporality and memory. The print challenges fixed meanings, instead engaging with our perception and the cultural codes which shape our understanding.