Orvieto c. 20th century

Editor: This is Joseph Jablonski's "Orvieto," made in 1926. It's a detailed etching. I notice the city seems perched precariously on the cliff. What historical memories does this evoke for you? Curator: The upward-facing perspective and delicate lines suggest a sense of aspiration. Cities on hills often represent a longing for higher ideals or spiritual connection, a 'city on a hill' metaphor that resonates deeply within cultural memory. Does the etching's style, with its detailed yet somewhat faded quality, add to that feeling of a distant, perhaps idealized, past? Editor: Yes, the fading really emphasizes that sense of looking back. I appreciate that perspective. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's about seeing how the images, however old, continue to speak.