[title not known] Verso: Foliage 

Curator: This sketch, titled "Verso: Foliage," is by Lady Wharncliffe, born Anne Wortley, dating back to the late 18th or early 19th century. Look at the simplicity of the line! Editor: The composition is stark, almost ghostly. It evokes a sense of ephemeral memory. Curator: Indeed. Wharncliffe, as a woman of her time, was constrained by societal expectations. This sketch, likely from a family album, speaks to domestic life, hinting at the labor of motherhood. Editor: The linear quality and limited shading prioritize form. See how the figures relate through line and implied space. There's a delicate balance. Curator: These depictions of children, perhaps her own, become a testament to the hidden work and artistry that occurred within the domestic sphere. Editor: The sketch achieves so much with so little, truly. Curator: Yes, Wharncliffe prompts us to reconsider the overlooked artistic contributions of women.