drawing, print, etching
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portrait
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drawing
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ink drawing
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narrative-art
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pen sketch
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etching
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bird
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figuration
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men
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cityscape
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realism
Dimensions: plate: 8 x 6 in. (20.3 x 15.2 cm) sheet: 11 1/2 x 8 in. (29.2 x 20.3 cm)
Copyright: Public Domain
Hugh Botts made "Fortune Teller" - this etching on paper - sometime in the mid-20th century, and immediately, I'm drawn in by the intricacy of the lines. It’s almost like Botts is building the image, piece by piece, using these tiny marks to construct a whole world. The physical texture isn't immediately apparent, but there's a dense layering of lines, creating this tonal depth. Think about the fortune teller's pants. The etching gives them this rough, almost tactile feel. It's amazing to consider how the artist coaxes so much information from a monochrome palette. Everything is so sharply rendered, but there is something dreamlike about it too. It makes me think of the work of German Expressionist printmakers like Otto Dix. Ultimately, this piece isn't just about fortune-telling. It's about the artist's hand, the marks they make, and the stories they tell. It's about the ongoing conversation between artists across time. And, of course, it's about how we see, interpret, and find meaning in the world around us.
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