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Editor: This quick sketch by Sir David Wilkie, housed at the Tate, presents a flurry of figures. It feels like a snapshot of a bustling scene, but it's hard to decipher what’s happening. What symbols or stories do you see embedded within these lines? Curator: Consider the central figure, arms outstretched. Does he appear to be preaching? Perhaps he is a performer? Think of the collective unconscious and the symbolism of crowds. They amplify emotion, whether joy or fear. What communal narratives might Wilkie be hinting at? Editor: I didn’t initially think of performance, but the outstretched arms certainly evoke that. Curator: Yes, and the sketchy nature allows multiple interpretations. What is remembered isn't always precise. It can be a feeling, a gesture that is more lasting. Editor: That’s true; the ambiguity makes it more thought-provoking. Thanks, I'll consider that in my analysis.