[title not known] 1916

Editor: Here we have an undated bronze statuette by F. Derwent Wood from the Tate collection. It depicts a man in 18th-century dress. It’s such a small object, but the details are incredible! What's your take on this piece? Curator: The choice of bronze, a traditional material associated with monumental sculpture, yet employed here on such a small scale, presents an interesting contrast. Consider the labor involved in casting this, the social implications of bronzeworking at the time. Was it a commentary? Editor: That's interesting, I hadn't thought about the bronze itself being a statement. Curator: Think of the consumption of materials and resources to create something so small, and who benefits from this production. How does this all relate to the society it was created in? Editor: I see what you mean now. Thanks for pointing that out. Curator: My pleasure.