Calafons à Minorque 1927

This etching of Calafons in Minorca by Pierre Daura is made up of delicate lines that describe a harborside. I can almost see him with his etching needle, scratching away at the plate, building up the image bit by bit. What I love about Daura's work is his close attention to the world around him. You can feel his curiosity, the way he looks closely at things, and the way he breaks down space and volume, especially the way the mountains roll into one another in the distance. I can see him squinting, trying to capture the way the light hits the water and the buildings. I also love the way he creates this dreamlike impression. Daura was an incredible artist, and his work continues to inspire. It reminds us that art is all about seeing, feeling, and then trying to make some sense of the world.