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Curator: This delicate pencil sketch of a draped figure with a wide-brimmed hat is by Prince Hoare. The work is currently held in the Tate Collections. Editor: There's a quiet elegance to this drawing. The pale lines and unfinished quality give it a sense of transience. Curator: Indeed. The drapery evokes classical statuary, suggesting timeless virtues and perhaps even the echoes of ancient rites. The hat, however, is an odd addition. Editor: Perhaps that's precisely the point—to juxtapose the ideal with the everyday. The artist's process is really on display here, it's clear the hat was sketched very quickly. Curator: It reminds us that even when referencing classical forms, artists like Hoare were still very much engaged with their contemporary world. Editor: I appreciate seeing the artist's hand so clearly, the materials so bare. It makes the artwork feel accessible and immediate. Curator: It offers a glimpse into the artist's thought process and how symbols are reinterpreted across generations. Editor: A lovely study, both in form and in the artist's labor.