morsure, An engraving on steel. A solitary ancient olive tree stands in a dry field beneath a wide, unsettled sky. Its trunk divides into several weathered limbs, each connected convincingly to the main body, with a hollow opening visible near the base. Sparse clusters of narrow leaves allow the sky to remain present throughout the crown. The ground is uneven and stony, crossed by a low terrace wall that bends away behind the tree. A shallow bowl of rainwater rests in a natural depression between two stones, providing a small, unexpected point of attention. Farther away, a few younger trees establish scale without becoming a second subject. Light falls through an opening in the clouds and catches one side of the trunk, while its deeper folds stay sheltered. The composition should feel upright and enduring, with generous room around the branches and a strong connection between roots and ground. Avoid making the tree resemble a human figure; its character should come from its own growth, accumulated damage, and continued life.