A Woman Holding a Child 

Editor: This is Henry Singleton's sketch, "A Woman Holding a Child," housed at the Tate. It feels so tender, yet unfinished. What symbols do you see at play in this embrace? Curator: The Madonna-like pose immediately calls to mind centuries of religious iconography. Singleton seems to tap into that primal bond, elevating maternal love. Notice how the delicate lines emphasize the vulnerability of both figures. Editor: So, is it referencing the past? Curator: Absolutely. It's a visual echo, but without the overt religious context. He's exploring the universal experience of motherhood and innocence through a well-established symbolic language. Editor: I see it now – a timeless image, speaking to something deeply human. Curator: Precisely. Singleton reminds us that certain images resonate across eras, carrying potent emotional weight.