Gerona 1921 - 1923

James McBey made this artwork, Gerona, using etching. I can just picture McBey working on this plate, scraping away at the surface, line by line. It's amazing how a simple line, repeated, can create so much depth and atmosphere. The etching technique gives it this incredible textural quality. The buildings are cool, and the little figures in the foreground give the image a sense of scale. And that light! It feels like the artist really captured the feeling of a sunny afternoon. Looking at this print, I’m reminded of other landscape artists, those who really get into a place. There is a certain mood that comes through in the image, and it reminds me that we are all in conversation with the artist and each other. It's about feeling something together and understanding.