Drapery Study (Waist); verso: Two Drapery Studies (Waist) c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is Edward Burne-Jones' "Drapery Study (Waist)," a simple pencil sketch. It feels so delicate and ethereal, almost like capturing a fleeting moment. What do you see in this humble little drawing? Curator: It's interesting, isn't it? It's a whisper of form, really. I imagine Burne-Jones contemplating the way fabric falls, almost like capturing a soul taking shape. What do you think he was searching for in this study, really? Editor: I wonder if he was trying to understand how drapery could express emotion, how the folds could suggest movement or stillness? Curator: Exactly! It's about understanding the emotional weight of form. I think he achieved it. Editor: I see it now; it’s more than just fabric; it's about the feeling the fabric evokes.