Banner; verso: Banner c. 19th century

Curator: This pencil sketch by Edward Burne-Jones, titled "Banner," presents a study in drapery. Editor: It feels… unfinished, almost like a thought caught mid-flight. The shading gives it a weighty, tangible quality despite the empty space around it. Curator: Burne-Jones, deeply immersed in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, often explored themes of myth and medievalism. Understanding the banner's purpose within that context could provide crucial insight. Was it intended to symbolize power, resistance, or perhaps something else? Editor: It makes you wonder about the banner's message. Is it a symbol of triumph, surrender, or just a decorative flourish in a grand narrative? Curator: I think the simplicity in the rendering invites us to question the assumptions of its representation. Editor: Absolutely. I'm left pondering its silent, untold stories.