Thomas Carlyle 1904

Editor: This is Henry Wolf's portrait of Thomas Carlyle. It's undated, but Carlyle looks quite contemplative, even a bit melancholy. What do you see in this image? Curator: It whispers of quiet intellect, doesn't it? I see the weight of thoughts carried in the set of his shoulders, the gentle light catching the lines of his face. Perhaps a mind overflowing with stories, or maybe simply the weariness of age. Do you feel it too? Editor: Absolutely, it’s a really intimate portrayal! It really makes me wonder what he’s thinking. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: It makes me want to read his work. Perhaps now is the time!