Sketches of Young Man, Two Gentlemen, and Young Lady; verso: Gentleman in Three-Quarter Coat 18th-19th century

Editor: So, this is Paul Sandby’s "Sketches of Young Man, Two Gentlemen, and Young Lady," a quick drawing of figures. It's really spare, just lines, almost like he's capturing a fleeting thought. What do you see in these sparse lines? Curator: It's like catching a glimpse of 18th-century life, isn’t it? Sandby’s capturing the essence of these figures, not just their appearance. He’s really skilled, isn’t he, at suggesting movement and character with so little? And it does make you wonder, doesn’t it, what stories these sketches hold? Editor: It does. They feel so alive. Curator: Yes, like a secret whispered across time.