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About this work

This print shows two shadowy, overlapping figures tangled together. Their shapes are rough, almost like carved wood, with jagged edges and deep black lines. One figure’s arm wraps around the other’s back, while their faces blend into the dark mass. The background is a grid of tiny cross-hatched lines, making the figures look heavy and textured. The title *Les Chimères* (French for "chimera") hints these figures might be mythical or dreamlike. The artist used sharp tools to carve into the metal plate, creating this dense, scratchy effect. Next, check out engraving to see how artists build shadows and depth with just lines.