“Metamorphoses” by Andre Masson, created in 1961, is a drypoint etching that is part of the abstract genre and belongs to the Automatic Painting art movement. This piece is housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features an intricate and intertwined composition of abstract forms and textures. Utilizing the drypoint technique, Masson achieves a sense of depth and dynamism through dense, varied marks and engravings. The etching comprises an array of organic, fluid shapes that seem to morph and blend into each other, invoking a sense of continuous transformation and movement, true to its title “Metamorphoses.” The abstract nature emphasizes spontaneity, leaving ample room for individual interpretation and emotional response to the complex visual elements presented.
