Hurricane in the Desert c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is "Hurricane in the Desert" by Edward Goodall. It feels almost like a dream, or a memory fading away. It's so small on the page, like a tiny world. What do you see in it? Curator: It strikes me as a study in contrasts—the raw power of a hurricane juxtaposed with the stark emptiness of the desert. Perhaps it's about the ephemerality of life, how even the most destructive forces are fleeting in the grand scheme. What do you think about that light in the middle? Almost feels like hope. Editor: I hadn’t noticed that, but I love that interpretation! So much more to see when you really look at it. Curator: Exactly! Isn't that the best part of art, the endless layers of discovery?