Two Men Drinking at a Table 

Editor: This is Henry William Bunbury's sketch, "Two Men Drinking at a Table." It's a quick, light drawing, but the figures have such character. What strikes you about the composition, its lines and forms? Curator: Indeed. Note the stark division of the sheet, bisecting the composition into two distinct panels. Observe how the artist uses line weight and density to suggest form, rather than relying on shading. Editor: So, the focus is less on realistic depiction and more on the interplay of lines to convey the scene? Curator: Precisely. The economical use of line directs our eye, creating a dynamic, albeit simple, visual narrative. A study in contrasts! Editor: I see it now! Thanks. Curator: My pleasure. The beauty is in the structure.