Caernarvon Castle (Night) 1776

Editor: This is Paul Sandby's "Caernarvon Castle (Night)." It's a sepia wash on paper, giving it this wonderfully antique feel. I find it surprisingly dramatic for something so small. What draws your eye when you look at it? Curator: Ah, Sandby! He invites us to dream, doesn't he? For me, it's the moon. That splash of light against the looming castle... it's like a whispered secret, a tale of power and transience all at once. Do you see how the reflection in the water almost doubles the drama? Editor: I do! It’s like two worlds colliding. I never thought a landscape could feel so personal. Curator: Exactly! Sandby isn’t just showing us a castle; he's sharing a mood, a feeling, a flicker of his own soul under that moonlit sky. Makes you want to grab a quill and start writing poetry, doesn't it?