1. Orpheus 1978 - 1979

Editor: So, this is Graham Sutherland's "1. Orpheus." It's a small print, just lines really, surrounded by this vibrant green border. It feels so delicate and raw, like a quick sketch imbued with deeper meaning. What strikes you about it? Curator: Delicate, yes! The fragility of the line work mirrors Orpheus's vulnerability, his descent into the underworld fueled by love and grief. The green border? A hint of the pastoral, the world he left behind. I wonder, does it feel like a celebration or a lament? Editor: That's beautiful! It's like the frame itself is a memory, both inviting and unattainable. I'll definitely be thinking about that. Curator: Art is like that, isn't it? A whisper that echoes.