Mrs Wynn Ellis 

Editor: Here we have Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm's marble bust of Mrs. Wynn Ellis, a portrait frozen in time. The details in her face, the fabric…there's a quiet dignity to it all. What draws you in when you look at this piece? Curator: The intimacy, I think. Boehm captures not just likeness, but a lived life. Do you notice the slight asymmetry? It keeps it from being merely academic. Makes me wonder about her stories, her secrets etched into that marble. Editor: It does feel very personal. I hadn't noticed the asymmetry before. It's subtle, but makes a difference. Curator: Exactly. It's a conversation, isn’t it? Boehm speaks, Mrs. Ellis whispers, and we lean in to listen. Editor: I'll definitely carry that with me as I continue to study the sculpture. Thanks for pointing that out!