La tour de l'horloge, Tours 19th-20th century

Editor: Here we have Hedley Fitton's "La tour de l'horloge, Tours," an etching. It feels so detailed, almost like stepping back in time. What kind of stories do you think this image tells? Curator: Look closely at the buildings. The spire evokes a reaching towards the heavens, a connection between the earthly and the divine. Consider the people below, dwarfed by the architecture. What does that juxtaposition suggest to you about human aspiration versus the enduring power of institutions? Editor: I guess it's about feeling small in the face of something grand and timeless. Curator: Precisely. Fitton captures not just a place, but the enduring psychological impact of history on the human spirit. A potent reminder of our place in the continuum.