The Glen between Reinioge and Corwen 

Editor: This is Nicholas Pocock's "The Glen between Reinioge and Corwen", a watercolor landscape held at the Tate. It's so atmospheric, with delicate washes creating a sense of depth. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a powerful comment on land ownership and the picturesque movement of the late 18th century. How does Pocock's depiction either reinforce or challenge the romanticized view of the Welsh landscape often presented by English artists and patrons? Editor: That's a great point! I hadn't considered the power dynamics at play in landscape art. Curator: Exactly. And thinking about who had access to these "picturesque" views, and whose land was being depicted, complicates our understanding. It encourages us to think critically about the politics inherent in landscape representation. Editor: This completely reframes how I view landscapes now! Thank you. Curator: My pleasure! Always interrogate whose perspective is shaping the narrative.