List of Paintings by Assorted Artists; verso: blank c. 18th century

Curator: Editor: So, this is "List of Paintings by Assorted Artists; verso: blank" by Joshua Reynolds. It looks like a simple page from a notebook, filled with handwritten notes. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The notebook's material construction speaks volumes. Consider the paper, likely handmade, and the ink, its components painstakingly sourced. These aren't just sketches; they represent Reynolds's labor and access to specific resources. Editor: So it's less about the list itself and more about how it was made? Curator: Precisely. The list points to a network of artistic production and consumption. Whose works are listed? What does their inclusion suggest about Reynolds's place in the art market? Editor: That shifts my perspective entirely. I was focused on the content, not the context of its creation. Thanks!