View of Dresden from Moreau's Monument at Rachnitz c. 1820

Editor: Here we have Adrian Ludwig Richter's "View of Dresden from Moreau's Monument at Rachnitz," a drawing full of delicate lines. It almost feels like a memory, faded and precious. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a longing, a wistful gaze upon a city. The monument itself speaks of remembrance, and Richter's soft touch, almost ethereal, heightens that sense of reverie. It’s as if he’s capturing not just Dresden, but the feeling of Dresden, viewed from a distance, both physical and emotional. Does it stir something similar in you? Editor: Absolutely. It makes me think about how places hold memories and feelings, even when we're not there. I love how simple it is, yet it says so much. Curator: It's a beautiful testament to the power of suggestion, isn't it? Richter invites us to fill in the blanks, to add our own memories and emotions to his Dresden.