Head and Back of a 13-Lined Ground Squirrel 19th-20th century

Editor: We're looking at "Head and Back of a 13-Lined Ground Squirrel" by William Rowan. It's a delicate pencil drawing, and something about the squirrel standing upright just makes me smile. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, isn't it charming? For me, it evokes a sense of quiet observation, a real intimacy with the natural world. Notice how Rowan captures the texture of the fur with such delicate lines, almost like he's whispering secrets onto the page. It makes you wonder, what other tiny wonders did he notice? Editor: That's beautiful, the whispering secrets. I was so focused on the cuteness, I missed that quiet observation. Curator: It’s easy to do! Art often has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? Editor: It really does. Thanks for sharing your insight. Curator: My pleasure, anytime.