Rustend ploegpaard 1902

Pieter Dupont made this etching of a weary horse harnessed to a plough through a network of finely inscribed lines. I imagine him working on the plate, considering each mark, each tiny impression, as it comes to life. You can see the weight of the day in the downward slope of the horse's neck, the tension in its powerful legs. There's a beautiful contrast here between the softness of the horse's mane and the unforgiving metal of the plough. And what about that landscape in the background? Maybe it's a field of dreams, a vision of what this labor can bring forth. Isn't it fascinating how artists across different mediums can explore similar themes? Like de Kooning’s expressionist paintings that capture the dynamism and energy of the human form, Dupont’s etching is a testament to the enduring power of art to convey profound emotions.