Strijktrio 1893 - 1921

Harrie Kuyten's "Strijktrio" is an etching that captures a moment of musical collaboration. It's all about the lines here, isn’t it? See how they scratch and define, creating shadows that make the musicians pop. The surface is alive with tiny marks, little burrs, and scratches that make up the image, giving it a tactile, almost rough feel. The ink isn't just sitting there; it's been coaxed and wiped, leaving a ghostly residue that adds depth. It's like the piece is humming with the effort that went into making it. Look at the way the light catches the violinist's brow. It’s not just about what’s depicted, but how it’s depicted. Kuyten reminds me a bit of someone like Kathe Kollwitz, who also used printmaking to explore the weight of human experience. Art, like music, becomes a conversation, an ongoing exchange of feelings and ideas that stretches across time.