Dimensions: support: 323 x 240 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: So, here we have a pencil drawing by Elizabeth Rigby, made sometime in the 19th century. It looks like a portrait of a military man, but it feels unfinished, somehow fleeting. What's your take on this piece? Curator: Fleeting is a good word for it. It reminds me of capturing a thought on paper, almost like a visual poem dedicated to the sitter’s essence. Rigby’s deft use of line and shadow suggests not just likeness, but also character, don’t you think? Editor: I suppose I do. I never really looked at it that way before. Curator: It's like she's not just showing us *who* he is, but hinting at *how* he is. Something deeply personal, caught in a moment. I find that really moving, don’t you? Editor: Definitely food for thought. I’ll never look at pencil sketches the same way again!