Lurcher c. 18th century

Editor: So, this is "Lurcher," an etching by Samuel Howitt. It’s… intense. The dog’s got a rabbit, and there’s a real sense of energy. What do you see in it? Curator: Well, first, that stark contrast, the almost brutal efficiency of the hunt… it’s classic Howitt. He loved capturing the raw energy of animals. Makes you wonder about our relationship with nature, doesn't it? Are we just observers, or are we part of the food chain too? Editor: I hadn’t thought about it that way. It’s definitely more than just a picture of a dog. Curator: Exactly! Art is a mirror, reflecting back our own messy, complicated existence.