Banner: verso: Banner (continues on page 25 recto) c. 19th century

Curator: This delicate pencil sketch, titled "Banner," is by Edward Burne-Jones. It offers a glimpse into his artistic process. Editor: It feels so ephemeral. Just a whisper of an image, full of implied movement. The folds suggest a banner caught in a breeze. Curator: Right, we see Burne-Jones exploring the visual vocabulary of banners, objects rich with symbolic weight in the socio-political movements of his time. Editor: Banners are such potent carriers of meaning, even in this sketched form, you feel that weight, that sense of purpose, don't you? They stir something deep. Curator: Absolutely. And it’s interesting to see how he's captured its dynamism with such minimal means, conveying both potential and the active assertion of its message. Editor: It's fascinating how a simple sketch can evoke such profound concepts. It makes me consider the power inherent in symbolic objects, regardless of their state. Curator: Indeed, it reminds us how art can encapsulate and project complex cultural narratives. Editor: It definitely provides a subtle reminder of the enduring legacy of symbols in art and history.