Heads; verso: Marbled Endpaper c. 1845 - 1847

Editor: Here we have Sanford Robinson Gifford's "Heads; verso: Marbled Endpaper", date unknown. It's a quick pencil sketch in a tiny notebook. It feels so intimate, like catching a glimpse of the artist's private thoughts. What do you make of it? Curator: Well, for me, sketchbooks are always a peek into an artist's soul. Gifford, known for his landscapes, uses this space for raw, unfiltered exploration. These heads, barely there, are like fleeting impressions, hinting at stories untold. It’s almost like he’s capturing ghosts, isn’t it? Editor: Ghosts! I love that! It makes me see them differently. Curator: Exactly! And that, my friend, is the magic of art – a constant conversation, shifting perspectives, and unexpected connections. Now I wonder who these ghosts were.