THE ARTWORK
In Bruno Caruso’s Omaggio a Chagall, a face emerges within a small etched field, surrounded by details and presences that make the reading gradual. Dense marks construct hair, features and shadows, retaining a vitality close to drawing viewed at close range.
The 1965 etching sits within the sheet’s broad white space, which heightens its intimate character. The eye can dwell on the expression or follow the small interventions around the figure. The title makes an explicit reference to Chagall, leaving the graphic network to develop a concentrated image rich in detail.
The 1965 etching sits within the sheet’s broad white space, which heightens its intimate character. The eye can dwell on the expression or follow the small interventions around the figure. The title makes an explicit reference to Chagall, leaving the graphic network to develop a concentrated image rich in detail.