Lord Burlington. Caricature 

Editor: This is a caricature of Lord Burlington, done by the British School in the 18th century. It looks like pen and brown ink on paper, and the composition is unusual, almost surreal. What do you see in this piece, considered from a formalist point of view? Curator: The artwork's compositional balance is intriguing, is it not? The artist has positioned Lord Burlington to dominate the space through layering, yet the figure is not the focal point. Note how the linear perspective draws the eye not to the sitter's likeness but instead to the background and the play of light and shadow. Editor: That's a great point. I see how the artist uses line and form to create a sense of visual tension. Curator: Indeed. Also, the work is far from photorealistic. It is an exploration of form and perspective. Editor: I appreciate your insight into how the artist played with composition to create this unusual portrait. Curator: And I, your eagerness to engage with formal elements.