A NON-SEQUITUR 

John Leech, active in England during the mid-19th century, created this sketch depicting a brief street encounter between a well-to-do man and a working-class boy. Leech's imagery offered a lens into Victorian society, marked by sharp class divisions. The artist frequently depicted such encounters between different classes of people. In A NON-SEQUITUR, the contrast between the two characters highlights issues of wealth, opportunity, and social mobility. The emotional distance between the figures reflects a rigid social hierarchy. While the artwork might seem like a straightforward depiction of class, it also invites questions about the complexities of human interaction and the silent dialogues that unfold in public spaces. Leech’s sketch captures a moment frozen in time, yet it speaks volumes about the social fabric of Victorian England.