Rain Storm, North Wales 19th-20th century

Editor: This is "Rain Storm, North Wales" by Denman Waldo Ross, a watercolor landscape. It feels so calm, even with the title suggesting a storm. What strikes you about it? Curator: I see a commentary on the sublime and humanity's relationship to nature. How might the industrial revolution, with its disruption of landscapes, have influenced Ross's choice to depict nature in this subdued, almost reverent way? Editor: So, it's like he's capturing what's at stake, what could be lost? Curator: Precisely. And how does the limited palette contribute to the feeling of vulnerability and the interconnectedness of land, water, and sky? Editor: I never thought about it that way. It definitely adds a layer of depth. Curator: Art often acts as a mirror reflecting society's anxieties and aspirations.