Mother and Son 1922

This is Marc Chagall’s, ‘Mother and Son’, a print in black ink on paper. Chagall's lines seem to dance across the page, full of energy. The texture is intriguing, with a rough, almost unfinished quality. It makes you think about the physicality of the medium, the way the ink bites into the paper. Look at the mother's dress, how the lines curve and swirl, suggesting movement and depth. The negative space around her is just as important, creating a sense of lightness and airiness. It reminds me a little of Picasso's early etchings, both artists playing with line and form to create something that feels both simple and profound. Art is like a conversation, each artist building on what came before. It's all open to interpretation, a space where ambiguity is not a weakness but a strength.