A Farm Horse. Verso: Drawing 

Curator: Here we have "A Farm Horse" by John Sell Cotman, a drawing held at the Tate. The piece captures the animal in simple lines. Editor: The drawing feels so calm, a sort of gentle stillness. The horse seems to carry the weight of labor with a quiet dignity. Curator: Cotman lived during a period of great agricultural change. The horse, of course, was central to that change, so depictions were both practical and symbolic. Editor: It's remarkable how little detail he uses to convey so much. It really speaks to the beauty in everyday life. Curator: Indeed. Cotman’s work helped elevate these rural scenes, influencing how society valued both nature and the animals within it. Editor: It invites you to reflect on your own relationship with the world around you, doesn't it? A humble masterpiece.