Dieppe Castle, after Cotman by  John Charles Denham

Dieppe Castle, after Cotman 

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Dimensions: support: 142 x 111 mm

Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this is "Dieppe Castle, after Cotman," by John Charles Denham. It's a watercolor, very delicate. The castle seems to loom, almost a symbol of enduring power, but also vulnerability. What symbols do you find resonant in this image? Curator: Well, the castle itself is a potent symbol of historical narratives, isn't it? Consider its placement, dominating the landscape yet perched precariously. What does that juxtaposition tell us about the nature of power, its inherent fragility? Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way, but now I see how the architecture and landscape speak to each other! It really changes my perspective. Curator: Indeed. Denham evokes a sense of time and memory through this visual language. It invites us to contemplate our relationship with the past. Editor: Thank you. I'll definitely look at castles differently from now on!

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tate 13 days ago

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