The Coast of Amalfi, Italy 19th-20th century

Editor: This is "The Coast of Amalfi, Italy" by Denman Waldo Ross. It's watercolor on paper. The way the town is built into the cliffside is really striking. What can you tell me about it? Curator: I'm drawn to the visible brushstrokes and the materiality of the watercolor itself. Consider how the artist's labor is evident in the application of each stroke, building up the image. How does that process inform your reading of the landscape? Editor: That's interesting. I hadn't thought about the labor involved, but you're right, you can really see the artist's hand in it. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. Thinking about the conditions of its production invites us to consider how the work reflects not just a place, but also a process.