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Editor: Here we have an undated pencil sketch from Prince Hoare, located in the Tate Collections. It's a figure study, evoking classical sculpture. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's so interesting how Hoare captures a sense of serene contemplation with just a few lines. Notice how the drapery suggests both weight and movement – a fleeting moment caught in pencil. It's as if she's paused, lost in thought, right before stepping out of an ancient story. What do you make of her gaze? Editor: I think she looks away, like she doesn't want to be seen. Curator: Exactly! And that's where the magic lies, don't you think? We're invited to imagine what she's pondering. For me, it's a whisper from the past, a quiet invitation to reflect on beauty and time. Editor: I like that, a whisper from the past.