By: Trevor Southey

Medium: etching
Year: 1989
Edition of 100
Image Size: 6 x 7 inches

Shirt is a finely observed etching by Southey, showing his meticulous draftsmanship and sensitivity to form. Here, Southey turns his attention to the humble folds of a garment, transforming an ordinary shirt into a study of texture, structure, and light.

Rendered with precise cross-hatching and subtle tonal gradations, the print captures the weight and drape of the cloth with remarkable realism. The creases and shadows invite the viewer’s eye to wander across the surface, evoking both the physicality of the textile and the human presence implied by its absent wearer. Southey’s background in classical drawing and his devotion to figurative realism infuse the work with quiet dignity, elevating the subject beyond the commonplace.