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Editor: This small, untitled ink sketch by Sir David Wilkie shows a gathering of figures, rendered with such quick, expressive lines. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's a fascinating glimpse into Wilkie's process. The sketchiness almost feels like a protest against the highly polished, finished works that defined his era, don't you think? It's a raw, unfiltered look, perhaps even a rebellion against the constraints of academic art. Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't thought of it as a rebellion. Curator: Consider the social context: the rise of industrialisation, class divisions… Could this be a statement about accessibility in art, a move away from elitism? Editor: I see. So, this sketch, in its own way, speaks volumes about its time. Thanks for the insight! Curator: Absolutely! It's about viewing art as more than just aesthetics, and seeing the social narratives woven within.