Dimensions: support: 172 x 150 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: So, this little watercolor drawing, “A Goat,” made by an unknown British School artist, feels so simple, almost like a quick sketch. What do you see in it? Curator: I see a creature rendered with surprising tenderness, don't you think? The artist captures its gentle nature in a flurry of washes, the animal's gaze soft, almost questioning. It makes you wonder about the relationship between humans and nature. Editor: It definitely has a more intimate feel than some grand landscape paintings. Curator: Precisely. It's a small, unassuming work, but it speaks volumes about observation and the quiet beauty of the everyday. A reminder to find beauty in the ordinary. Editor: I never thought I'd find so much to think about in a goat!