Elne 1930

Editor: Here we see Roger Fry's "Elne," an undated drawing currently held at the Tate. The interior architectural rendering is stark, the cross-hatching intense. What's your take on it? Curator: Look at the density of the line work, the sheer labor embedded in this image. This isn't just about representing space; it's about the *making* of space, the human effort to define the sacred through material means. Consider the social context; Fry moved away from pure aesthetics, focusing here on production. Editor: So, you see the process as the point? I find the repetition calming. Curator: Not solely. How does this material process challenge traditional divisions between high art and craft? Is Fry elevating the act of labor, or simply documenting a space of worship? These questions are crucial. Editor: I never considered how much labor went into it. Thanks for the new perspective! Curator: And you, for pointing out the peace one might find in that labor. A valuable insight.