THE ARTWORK
In Enrico Della Torre’s Fiume n. 5, a dense network of lines crosses a small horizontal field. Intersections gather in the centre and become lighter towards the top, suggesting continuous movement rather than a view described in detail.
The 1959 etching conveys its reference to the river through the rhythm of the marks themselves. Directions overlap without cancelling one another, creating transitions of tone and depth. The broad light space around the image focuses attention and invites slow observation, recognising in the network a balance between energy, repetition and variation.
The 1959 etching conveys its reference to the river through the rhythm of the marks themselves. Directions overlap without cancelling one another, creating transitions of tone and depth. The broad light space around the image focuses attention and invites slow observation, recognising in the network a balance between energy, repetition and variation.