[title not known] by British School

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Dimensions: support: 147 x 105 mm

Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This intriguing sketch, simply attributed to the British School, presents a man in profile, drawn with delicate graphite lines. It has a certain directness and honesty to it. How do you interpret the artist's focus here? Curator: Well, it feels like a fleeting moment captured, doesn't it? See how the lines are confident yet searching, revealing the artist's exploration of form. I'm drawn to the gaze; it speaks of contemplation, perhaps even a touch of melancholy. Maybe this wasn't just a portrait, but a glimpse into a soul? Editor: I hadn't considered that! It’s amazing how much emotion can be conveyed with so few lines. Curator: Exactly! It reminds us that art isn't always about grand statements, but about the quiet, intimate observations that resonate within us.

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tate about 2 months ago

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