Old Houses, rue Hautefeuille, Paris c. 20th century

Editor: This is Herman Webster's "Old Houses, rue Hautefeuille, Paris." It's a beautiful etching, and I find the close perspective quite intimate. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The narrow street, rendered in such detail, becomes a kind of architectural palimpsest. Each building tells a story, etched in stone and time. Notice how the windows, like eyes, suggest hidden narratives within. What do these repeating architectural motifs evoke for you? Editor: A sense of history, definitely, and maybe a little bit of mystery. Curator: Exactly. Webster uses these Parisian buildings as symbols of enduring human experience. They hold memories, secrets, echoing through generations. Editor: That’s a perspective I hadn't considered. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. It's about seeing beyond the surface, recognizing the layers of meaning embedded within the image.