Ville de Thun, Switzerland c. 19th century

Curator: Here we have Thomas Hodgetts' "Ville de Thun, Switzerland." It captures a serene view of Thun, though the date of creation remains unknown. Editor: It feels like stepping back in time. A nostalgic sepia dream, almost. The castle perched above the town is incredibly romantic. Curator: Indeed. Hodgetts’s choice of sepia tones evokes a sense of history, doesn't it? The way he captures the light on the water is quite skilled. Editor: It is. Though the romanticization of landscape was part of a broader project to create national identities through art, it feels a little... staged? Curator: Perhaps it is, but the sheer beauty of the scene makes it hard to resist. Editor: Fair enough. There is something undeniably lovely about it. It reminds me of a simpler time. Curator: Yes, a timeless snapshot, filtered and, maybe, idealized through the lens of art.