Landscape Composition 

Editor: So, this is Alexander Cozens' "Landscape Composition" from the 18th century, held at the Tate. It’s monochromatic and feels almost dreamlike. What strikes you about the work? Curator: I see the labor involved in creating this atmospheric scene. Cozens used blotting techniques, a process accessible to many. How does this democratization of landscape art affect traditional notions of artistic skill and value, considering the materials and processes used? Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't thought about the accessibility of the technique. It does make you wonder about the role of labor in artistic reputation at the time. Curator: Exactly. The process and its social context are key to understanding its impact.