[title not known] 1970

Curator: I find myself drawn to the watercolor wash in the sky; it casts a serene, almost melancholic mood over the entire scene. Editor: This drawing by David Gentleman, part of the Tate collection, depicts a grand stately home, perhaps inviting us to consider themes of class and privilege. Curator: Yes, look at the labor involved in constructing a building like that, the quarrying, the transport, the masonry. Editor: And who benefits from that labor? This artwork reminds us to question whose stories are told and whose are omitted. Curator: I'm also interested in the stark contrast between the detailed architecture and the looser rendering of the landscape. Editor: Indeed, it's a powerful juxtaposition, reflecting a system that historically prioritizes established power over the natural world. Curator: It's made me think about the hands that built that estate. Editor: And for me, who was kept out.