Storm 1922

Curator: Jean Émile Laboureur's print, titled "Storm," captures a solitary figure navigating a sharply angled street scene. Editor: Instantly, I'm struck by how quiet it feels, despite the title. The etching technique gives it a muted, almost dreamlike quality. Curator: Absolutely. The artist's use of cubist-inspired forms and hatching creates a sense of unease and perhaps reflects the broader anxieties of the interwar period. How does the lone figure resonate with you? Editor: She seems determined, but small against the looming architecture. Makes you wonder what storm she's facing, literally and metaphorically. It’s quite evocative. Curator: Indeed, and understanding that period informs our reading of the print and adds an important social layer to our understanding. Editor: I see it too, and it shows how art can echo beyond its visible form.