[no title: frontispiece] 1978 - 1979

Editor: This small etching, "[no title: frontispiece]" by Graham Sutherland, is fascinating. It seems to depict an abstract figure, maybe plant-like, within a triangular form. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: Considering Sutherland's deep connection to the natural world, particularly his interest in the industrial landscape of Wales, the medium itself—etching—becomes crucial. The labor-intensive process of etching, the corrosive action on the metal plate, mirrors the transformations he witnessed in the landscape. Does that influence how you see the image? Editor: It does, actually. Knowing that the process is almost destructive gives it a sharper edge. Curator: Exactly. The print's materiality connects it to the social context of industrial change, challenging any romantic view of nature. Editor: So, it’s not just about *what* he depicted, but *how* he depicted it, using materials and processes tied to that world. That's fascinating, thank you.