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Editor: This etching by Richard Junior Cooper, created in 1799, depicts a rugged landscape. It feels so dramatic, almost theatrical. What strikes you when you look at this piece? Curator: I think Cooper’s landscape reflects the late 18th-century fascination with the sublime. Consider the social context: anxieties surrounding industrialization and urbanization led many to seek refuge in idealized visions of nature. Do you think this image critiques or reinforces class-based access to such "untouched" landscapes? Editor: That's a very interesting point that I hadn't considered. It’s true, this idyllic scene likely wouldn't have been accessible to everyone. Curator: Exactly. Art doesn't exist in a vacuum. Looking at the social and political forces at play can deepen our understanding. I'm glad this resonated with you.