THE ARTWORK
In this etching by Antonio Possenti, a small universe of figures and marks gathers on yellow backing paper. The etched network is dense and irregular: presences emerge gradually, inviting close reading, almost as before a page rich in detail.
The broad margin of the sheet heightens the image’s intimate character. The contrast between dark lines and the warm tone of the backing unifies the scene without making each detail uniform. The eye can recognise individual fragments or follow the overall movement, keeping a fantastic, narrative dimension open.
The broad margin of the sheet heightens the image’s intimate character. The contrast between dark lines and the warm tone of the backing unifies the scene without making each detail uniform. The eye can recognise individual fragments or follow the overall movement, keeping a fantastic, narrative dimension open.