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Curator: This is a delicate graphite drawing by Elizabeth Rigby, a profile portrait of a woman whose identity remains somewhat veiled in history. Editor: A gentle, almost ghostly presence. The soft lines lend a quiet, contemplative air. Curator: Rigby's technique favors suggestion over precise detail, especially in the rendering of the drapery, creating a play of light and shadow. Editor: The bonnet and high collar suggest a certain social status, perhaps, or a particular era. The image feels weighted with the conventions of its time. Curator: Indeed, the composition adheres to classical portraiture, but the execution has a modern sensibility, focusing on capturing the essence of the sitter. Editor: I’m left wondering about her story, the thoughts and emotions hidden behind that composed profile. It's a window to the past, if a slightly smudged one. Curator: It's a study in restraint and understatement. Editor: And those are often the most revealing.