Louise Nathurst 19th-20th century

Editor: This is Denman Waldo Ross's "Louise Nathurst", an oil on canvas painting. It feels very domestic and intimate. What do you see in the brushstrokes and composition? Curator: Note how the artist emphasizes the production of textiles within the frame. What's being made, by whom, and for what purpose? Look at the repetitive nature of the stitching, a form of labor often gendered. How does this relate to the broader social context of art making? Editor: It’s fascinating how the act of creation within the painting makes us think about the creation of the painting itself! Curator: Exactly. It really shifts our perspective.