Landscape 18th-19th century

Editor: This is "Landscape" by John Glover. It's a small drawing, only about 13 by 20 cm, done in black and white. It feels like a very idealized version of nature, peaceful and serene. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It feels like a memory, doesn’t it? Or a stage set. Glover’s landscapes often evoke a romantic longing for a simpler time. There's a curated wildness, a controlled freedom. It's nature, but nature improved. What do you make of that cottage nestled in the valley? Editor: It adds a nice touch of scale and human presence, but doesn't detract from the overwhelming beauty of nature itself. Curator: Exactly! It’s about finding harmony, isn't it? Between ourselves and the grand theater of the world. A very picturesque sentiment. I’ll have to remember that. Editor: I'll remember the curated wildness, and the grand theater. Thanks!