The Rhône 

Editor: This is "The Rhône" by Alexander Cozens. It's a sepia drawing. It feels like a memory. What do you see in it? Curator: I see the dominance of the sepia wash, a cheap and easily accessible material. Its widespread use speaks to a shift in art production, making landscape sketches more accessible to a wider audience. How does this democratization of art influence your perception of its value? Editor: I hadn't considered the economic aspect. It changes my understanding of Cozens's intent. Thank you. Curator: Indeed, considering the material conditions challenges conventional notions of artistic genius and elevates the role of production.