Mill in the Woods c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is "Mill in the Woods" by Johann Wilhelm Schirmer. It's an engraving, so black and white, and it gives me this sense of quiet, almost romantic solitude. What jumps out at you? Curator: It feels like a scene from a fairy tale, doesn't it? The way the light filters through the trees, that little mill nestled so perfectly. For me, it’s a longing for a simpler time, a time of nature and human connection. It's lovely, isn't it? A bit like stepping into a dream. Editor: A dream! I like that. I hadn't thought of it that way. Curator: And that tiny figure in the background, barely there. It could be anyone, couldn’t it? Perhaps Schirmer saw himself there? Just musing. Editor: That makes me see the whole composition in a new light. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's always about finding your own story within the art, isn't it?