Les grands toits sous la neige c. 1946

Michel Ciry made "Les grands toits sous la neige" using a printmaking process that captures a certain mood of stillness. It's all about the surface here, isn't it? Look at the way the ink creates a kind of velvety texture, especially in the sky. You can almost feel the cold, damp air of a winter day. It's not just about depicting snow-covered roofs; it’s about evoking a feeling, like a memory of a quiet, snowy afternoon. The roofs themselves are these geometric shapes, almost like an abstract pattern against the sky. There's this one tree, off to the left, its branches reaching up like delicate lines drawn in ink. It reminds me of the work of Agnes Martin. Both Ciry and Martin share a sensibility, that openness to capturing these fleeting moments, and turning them into something lasting. Ultimately, it's about allowing the artwork to breathe.