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Editor: This sketch by John Flaxman, held at the Tate, captures a gothic architectural detail. It's such a delicate drawing. How do you approach an image like this? Curator: Note the careful rendering of the molding and the articulation of the gothic arch. The artist's attention to form and line suggests a deep engagement with neoclassical principles. Consider how the interplay of light and shadow defines the architectural elements. Editor: So, it's about the structure first, then? Curator: Precisely. Focus on the formal relationships within the image itself. The composition and line work reveal Flaxman's artistic intentions. Editor: I see now. It’s less about the building and more about the artistic choices in depicting it. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, a valuable lesson in seeing beyond the subject matter.