Old Park Row - Chicago c. 1930

Ralph Fletcher Seymour made this etching titled 'Old Park Row - Chicago', working with lines that feel both precise and hazy, like a memory of a city street. It’s all about the process, you know? Check out how the lines create depth, especially the way the smoke kind of dissolves into the sky. You can almost feel the grit of the city. The texture is so delicate, yet it captures the bulk of those old buildings. I find myself drawn to the figures; they're just these simple lines, but they're full of life, right? The guy leaning against the wall, the group by the cars – they tell a story without being too specific. Seymour’s work reminds me a bit of Whistler’s etchings, that same moody, atmospheric vibe. Art is just one long conversation, isn’t it? Seymour’s print isn't trying to give you all the answers; it's more like an invitation to wander and wonder, which is kind of what art is all about.