Landscape, Palermo, Italy (recto and verso) 19th-20th century

Editor: This is "Landscape, Palermo, Italy" by Denman Waldo Ross. The watercolor has a lovely, sun-drenched feel to it. What do you see in this piece, beyond the obvious? Curator: For me, it’s the hidden geometry. Ross wasn't just painting what he saw; he was composing a visual symphony with lines and shapes. See how the tree echoes the vertical thrust of the building? It's like a secret conversation, isn't it? Editor: Yes, I see that. It's almost like he's built the painting rather than simply painted it. Curator: Exactly! And the colors, those soft hues, it's not just pretty – it evokes a feeling of being there, of breathing the Sicilian air. Made me homesick, almost! Editor: I definitely felt that too. Thanks for pointing out the geometry, it gave me a fresh perspective. Curator: My pleasure! It's all about looking, and then looking again, isn't it?