Banner; verso: Banner c. 19th century

Editor: This is Edward Burne-Jones's sketch, "Banner; verso: Banner." It's a small pencil drawing. I'm struck by how much movement he captures with such simple lines. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It whispers of untold stories, doesn't it? I imagine Burne-Jones sketching this, perhaps for a larger tapestry or painting, lost in dreams of Arthurian legends and Pre-Raphaelite romance. The banner itself, though static on the page, feels ready to unfurl. Does it make you wonder what symbols it might bear? Editor: It does! It feels like a glimpse into his creative process. Curator: Exactly! A fleeting moment where the grand and the intimate intertwine. I love that. Editor: I'll definitely look at Burne-Jones's finished paintings differently now!