[title not known] Verso: ?Sky Study 

Curator: Here we have an untitled graphite sketch of a dog, attributed to the British School. It's quite small, only about 8 by 11 centimeters. Editor: My first thought is, that's a very serious dog! All business. There's a feeling of contained energy, like it's about to spring into action. Curator: Perhaps it's meant to represent loyalty, watchfulness, or guidance? Dogs often embody those qualities in art. Editor: Could be a symbol, yes, or maybe the artist just loved dogs. I find its vulnerability quite endearing—the sketchiness almost lets us glimpse the artist's fleeting impression. Like, "Quick, gotta capture this dog!" Curator: It reminds me that sketches are not just preparatory works; they can be little windows into an artist's process, capturing a moment of inspiration. Editor: Right. A little, immediate world. Curator: It invites us to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Editor: Exactly.