Blank page; verso: Lady Morton and Mrs. Killigrew, after Van Dyck, with color notations c. 18th century

Curator: Here we have a page from a sketchbook by Joshua Reynolds, titled "Blank page; verso: Lady Morton and Mrs. Killigrew, after Van Dyck, with color notations." Editor: It feels like a whisper of a drawing, ethereal almost. Just barely there, you know? Curator: Reynolds was deeply influenced by Van Dyck, seeking to emulate his grace and elegance. This sketch gives us insight into his artistic process, his engagement with the masters who came before him. We see him grappling with color, noting "yellow," "white," and "black" to guide his future work. Editor: It's like a secret conversation across time, Reynolds whispering to Van Dyck and, now, to us. I like imagining him lost in thought, dreaming of the final piece. Curator: Indeed. It reminds us that even the greatest artists are in constant dialogue with history. Editor: Makes you wonder what future artists will make of our own sketches and scribbles!