Richard K. Webel c. 20th century

Curator: Here we have Joseph S. Jablonski’s 1926 etching, "Richard K. Webel," currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It has a quiet, almost melancholic, feel to it, doesn't it? That slightly stern look, softened by the light... Curator: The density of line work is key here. Jablonski’s control over the etching process – the way he modulates tone through varying the density of the lines – speaks to a deep understanding of the medium. Editor: I see what you mean. There's a tactile quality, like you could feel the texture of the plate. It also evokes a certain period feel – something very '20s, and it isn't just the suit! Curator: Absolutely. The print functions as a tangible document of a specific social and economic context. A testament to the roaring twenties. Editor: True. But also, a meditation on a person, an individual, not just an era, which makes it deeply affecting. Curator: A lasting image. Editor: Definitely a treasure.