Sketches of Ducks and a Goose 19th-20th century

Curator: William Valentine Schevill's "Sketches of Ducks and a Goose," presents a captivating study in form. Note the density of marks, strategically placed to define shape and volume. Editor: Oh, it feels so fleeting, doesn't it? Like catching a glimpse of wildlife for just a second. There is such life in these simple pencil marks. Curator: Indeed. Observe how the artist uses line variation to differentiate the textures of the water versus the waterfowl. The composition guides the eye. Editor: The goose, though! So much bigger and expressive. Is it just me, or does it seem to almost leap off the page, demanding attention? Curator: Its placement certainly creates a focal point amidst the scattered ducks, giving the composition an asymmetrical balance. Editor: I suppose it's a reminder that within apparent disorder, there's an order to be found. Nice.