Fem ællinger 1903

Vilhelm Fischer made this etching, titled "Fem ællinger," without a specified date, using a method that's all about process. The whole thing is rendered in these tiny, precise etched lines, like he’s building the ducks from the ground up, feather by feather. Look at how the lines describe their plump little bodies. See how he suggests depth and texture with the careful hatching. The duck on the left is interesting because it feels like it's about to waddle right out of the frame. It’s like the artist is saying, “Here’s a duck, but also, here’s how I *see* a duck, how I build it with lines and light.” It reminds me a little of Audubon’s super-detailed bird drawings, but with a touch of humor. Ultimately, it’s all about the act of looking, drawing, and seeing the world in new ways.