Embers Glow

About this work

A woman sits naked in near-darkness, her skin lit only by the glow of a fireplace. The light flickers across her back and the wall behind her, leaving everything else in shadow. Roussel made this print with aquatint—a way of etching that lets you layer soft, watercolor-like tones. He even mixed his own inks to get the exact firelight he wanted. The mat and frame were printed by him too, so the whole piece feels like one quiet moment. If you like how light and shadow play here, look up *chiaroscuro*.