The Lofty Flier c. 20th century

Curator: This is "The Lofty Flier" by Herman Armour Webster. I find the tower to be so imposing. Editor: Yes, it's a looming presence. I wonder what it was like to etch this, the feel of the metal plate, the acid biting. Curator: The tower does dominate; the way the artist portrayed it reminds me of ambition, aspiring to greatness. The tower is a symbol for something greater. Editor: It's clearly the focal point, but what about the buildings? The materials, the labor poured into them, also speak of ambition but on a societal level. Curator: That's true. Together, they represent the ambition of society and the individual's place within it. Editor: An interesting dance between individual creation and collective effort, mirrored by the artistic process itself. Curator: Indeed. It gives me a lot to think about. Editor: As does the subtle texture that suggests the urban grit of the era.