Camp Hill, Hastings c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is "Camp Hill, Hastings" by Edward Goodall. It's a tiny sketch, almost like a fleeting memory captured on paper. What's your take on its impact, given its small scale? Curator: Its size is precisely its strength. Consider the context of landscape art in the 19th century. Large-scale paintings were often about power and ownership. This intimate work, however, suggests a different relationship to the land, perhaps a more personal, less possessive one. Do you see it resisting grand narratives? Editor: That’s interesting. I hadn’t considered its size as a form of resistance. It does feel more like a quiet observation. Curator: Exactly! It’s a subtle act, reframing our perception of landscape art. I wonder what other quiet rebellions exist in art history. Editor: Now I see so much more in this humble sketch than I did before. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about history and art!