View of Hammersmith c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have John Boydell's "View of Hammersmith," a monochrome print of a rather idyllic river scene. It feels so calm, so picturesque. What captures your attention when you look at it? Curator: It whispers of a time when the Thames was the lifeblood, doesn't it? I’m drawn to the way Boydell balances the hustle of the water traffic with the stillness of the buildings along the bank. It's almost like he's asking, “Where does the energy of a place truly reside?" What do you think? Editor: That's a lovely way to put it, I hadn’t thought of it that way. Curator: Art often nudges us to see beyond the surface. Editor: I will remember that. Thanks!