Light Towers of the Hève c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have John Cousen's "Light Towers of the Hève," a small but mighty print that feels almost like a dream. It's so delicate and ethereal. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It whispers of journeys, doesn't it? Those lighthouses, beacons against the unknown, feel like guiding stars in our own lives. Funny how something so small can evoke such vastness. What do you make of the figures on the shore? Editor: They seem so small and fragile against the landscape, almost overwhelmed by the light. Curator: Exactly! And that contrast, that vulnerability… It's like Cousen's asking us to consider our place in the world, the smallness of our individual dramas against the backdrop of everything else. A healthy dose of perspective, perhaps? Editor: It definitely gives me a new appreciation for the power of light and shadow. Curator: Me too. It's a gentle reminder that even the faintest light can guide us through the darkest waters.