Monaco 

Curator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, a British artist from the 19th century, captured this view of Monaco. Note the size—it's quite intimate, measuring about 23 by 34 centimeters. Editor: There's a breezy, almost unfinished quality to it, isn't there? Like a fleeting moment captured. The blues are so dominant—that sea just pulls you in. Curator: Brabazon's technique is certainly evocative. He was known for his watercolors and rapid, expressive brushstrokes, influenced by Impressionism and Turner. Editor: It feels immediate, less like a record and more like a feeling. I almost feel the sun on my face, the breeze carrying the salt air. Curator: Absolutely, and Brabazon’s works found appreciation for their ability to convey a sense of place, catering to the growing Victorian interest in travel and leisure. Editor: It makes me wonder what that lone figure is thinking, standing at the edge of the world like that. Curator: A perfect encapsulation of a bygone era, and a reminder of the ongoing allure of the Mediterranean. Editor: Indeed, a small window into a world of sunshine and sea.