35. All Cloudy, except a Narrow Opening at the Top of the Sky, with Others Smaller, the Clouds Darker than the Plain Part, and Darker at the Top than the Bottom. The Tint Twice Over
Dimensions: image: 110 x 156 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: This is “35. All Cloudy, except a Narrow Opening at the Top of the Sky…” by Alexander Cozens. The cross-hatching creates such a moody atmosphere. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see Cozens attempting to capture the sublime in something as fleeting as cloud formations. He's not just depicting a sky, but evoking a feeling, wouldn't you agree? The almost obsessive detail hints at a deep connection with nature. Do you get that feeling, too? Editor: Yes, it's like he's trying to understand the sky by deconstructing it into these tiny lines. I’m seeing it in a new light. Curator: Exactly! And perhaps, in doing so, understanding himself a bit better, too.