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Editor: This sketch, by Sir George Howland Beaumont, depicts a church nestled among trees. I find its simplicity quite calming. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a powerful statement about the role of the church within the landscape of 18th-century England. Beaumont, a Baronet, paints the church as a dominant but still integral part of the natural world, legitimizing its place in society. Does this image challenge or reinforce existing power structures, do you think? Editor: That’s interesting. I hadn't considered its social implications. It seemed like just a pretty drawing! Curator: Beauty is never neutral! Considering the artist's position and the era, this sketch becomes a fascinating document of its time. Food for thought, no? Editor: Absolutely. It's made me rethink how I see landscape art.