Kynance Cove, the Lizard 1897

Editor: This is Joseph Pennell's "Kynance Cove, the Lizard," held at the Harvard Art Museums. It's an evocative image, and I’m curious about its cultural significance. What can you tell me about its historical context? Curator: Pennell's landscape captures not just a place, but also a moment in how landscapes were being represented. Consider the rise of tourism at the turn of the century. Did this influence how Pennell chose and depicted this particular cove? Editor: So, it's more than just a pretty picture, it’s about tourism? Curator: Partly. Think about who would have been viewing this image. Was it meant to promote travel, or perhaps evoke a sense of national pride in the British landscape? What do you think? Editor: Interesting, I hadn't considered its potential as a promotional image. I'll definitely view landscape art differently now.