Wood Sprite and Study of a Leg, for "Hill Fairies"; verso: Wood Sprite c. 19th century

Editor: So, we're looking at Edward Burne-Jones' sketch, "Wood Sprite and Study of a Leg," a pencil drawing. It feels incomplete, like a fragment of a dream. What do you make of it? Curator: It’s a peek into Burne-Jones’ process, isn't it? More than a study, though, it holds a certain... longing. I sense he's after something fleeting. Do you see how the leg is so grounded, yet the sprite seems to almost dissolve? Editor: Yes, the contrast is striking! It is like the idea is escaping. I wonder if the artist even realized what the drawing suggested... Curator: Perhaps not consciously. But art often knows more than the artist, don’t you think? Editor: Absolutely! This has given me a fresh perspective on Burne-Jones. Curator: Me too! It’s like finding a secret whispered on the back of a masterpiece.