Rathaus, Hanover 1852

Editor: This drawing, “Rathaus, Hanover,” by William Callow captures a cityscape in delicate lines. It feels like a memory, a fleeting moment caught on paper. What story do you think Callow is trying to tell? Curator: Ah, it whispers tales of a bustling marketplace, doesn’t it? Callow, with his gentle hand, invites us into Hanover's heart. Notice how the architecture almost dances, reaching for the sky. One wonders, what were the smells, the sounds of that day? Did Callow pause for a pint after capturing this spirited scene? Editor: I hadn’t thought of it as capturing the sounds. It seems so still! Curator: Art has a sneaky way of freezing time. But look closer—can you almost hear the vendors hawking their wares, the clip-clop of horses? Editor: Now that you mention it, I can almost hear the echoes. Thanks for opening my ears… and eyes!