Untitled (The Rescue) c. 1948

Everett W. Glasgow made this untitled print, The Rescue, with a very particular approach to mark making. Notice how he's built up tone through these tiny, almost frantic lines, creating a world of shadow and light. For me, that's art-making at its best: a process of building something substantial from the smallest gestures. The material presence of this print is so important. It's not just an image, it's a thing. You can almost feel the pressure of Glasgow's hand as he worked on the plate, digging into the surface to create those deep blacks. Look at the way the light catches the rescuer’s form, contrasting sharply with the obscured background. That single band of light becomes a visual metaphor, guiding us, the viewers, through the emotional landscape of the scene. There's something about the dramatic use of light that recalls the work of artists like Kathe Kollwitz, who also explored themes of struggle and resilience in their prints. Ultimately, art is about embracing ambiguity and inviting multiple interpretations. What do you see here? What does this rescue mean to you?