Twee voorstellingen op straat 1888 - 1937

Felix Hess created this print, ‘Twee voorstellingen op straat’ using etching, where the image emerges through a delicate dance of lines. The process, much like life, is about embracing the unpredictable. Look closely and you’ll see how Hess doesn't just depict a scene, he crafts a world. It’s all in the details – the chaotic, bustling market below juxtaposed with the quiet, domestic scene above. The etched lines aren’t just outlines; they're textures, shadows, and whispers. Notice the figures in the market, how they almost blend into one another, a sea of humanity captured in a few strokes. And then, there's that discarded pile in the foreground, a dash of the everyday almost swallowed by the energy of the scene. It’s not just about seeing, it's about feeling the pulse of the street. This print reminds me a bit of Daumier, who was another great chronicler of the everyday. Both artists invite us to look closer, to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.