Colchester Castle c. 1797

Editor: Thomas Girtin's Colchester Castle, sketched with pencil, has this airy, ephemeral quality, doesn't it? It feels like a memory more than a solid structure. What feelings does it evoke in you? Curator: A wistful one, actually. Girtin captures not just the castle, but the very essence of time and decay. It’s like he’s asking us to feel the weight of history with the lightness of a fleeting moment. Don't you think? Editor: I do. I hadn't thought of it like that - the weight of history. Curator: Exactly! And, personally, I love that such a simple medium can carry so much depth. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always need to shout to be heard. Editor: Right, it whispers instead. I get it now.