Leaving Home c. 19th century

Editor: This is Edward Goodall's print, "Leaving Home." It feels…lonely, even with the town visible in the distance. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The figure, silhouetted and small, carries the weight of the title, doesn't it? Consider the archetype of the traveler, setting forth. Is it adventure or exile? What symbols might be associated with journeys, and how do they resonate for you? Editor: I guess it's both, adventure and exile, depending on who is setting off. Thanks, that's a lot to think about! Curator: Indeed. The power of images lies in their ability to evoke multiple, sometimes contradictory, meanings.