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Curator: It's a small drawing, only about 200 by 150 millimetres, by John Flaxman, held in the Tate collections. The date is unknown. Editor: There's an immediate sense of vulnerability; the figures seem to hover on the page, sketched with such delicacy. Curator: Flaxman often explored classical themes, and this sketch feels like a meditation on the relationship between strength and tenderness. Editor: Absolutely. The draped figure seems almost protective, a guardian perhaps. The facelessness is interesting; it empties the image of specifics, allowing us to project any narrative we choose. Curator: These drawings, in their simplicity, speak volumes about Flaxman’s understanding of form and emotion. Editor: Agreed. It's a beautiful example of how a few lines can convey so much humanity.