A Farmhouse. Verso: Group of Trees 

Editor: This is Cornelius Varley's "A Farmhouse," we don't know exactly when it was made. It's a watercolor on paper, and the browns and grays create a very rustic, almost somber feel. What stands out to you from a formal perspective? Curator: Note the geometric interplay—the cuboid farmhouse juxtaposed with the pyramidal roofline. Varley masterfully uses the watercolor medium to suggest texture, yet he also uses light. Observe the subtle gradations creating depth on the facade. Editor: So, it's less about the farmhouse itself and more about how Varley represents it through form and light? Curator: Precisely. The subject provides a framework, but the essence lies in the formal relationships—the interplay of shapes and values. Did you notice how he rendered the trees behind the house? Editor: Yes, now that you point that out, it is interesting how the composition is built on those basic shapes. Curator: Indeed, it reveals Varley's artistic intention.