Two Banners; verso: Banner c. 19th century

Editor: This sketch, "Two Banners" by Edward Burne-Jones, feels surprisingly dynamic for just pencil on paper. What do you see in this piece beyond the simple depiction of banners? Curator: Consider the socio-political context of Burne-Jones's time. What did banners represent? Think about power structures, movements, and ideologies. Could these banners symbolize something beyond mere decoration? Editor: Maybe a call to action? Or a quiet symbol of defiance? Curator: Precisely. And what about the absence of color? Does the monochrome palette amplify or diminish the potential message? It invites us to project our own interpretations and consider what these banners might represent to us, today. Editor: That's given me a lot to consider about symbolism and historical context. Thanks!