Wooded Landscape (continues on page 41 verso); verso: Wooded Landscape (continues on page 43 recto) c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Edward Burne-Jones' "Wooded Landscape," a pencil drawing spread across two pages of a sketchbook. It feels quiet, almost secretive. What do you see in this delicate sketch? Curator: It whispers of the Pre-Raphaelites' fascination with nature, but unlike their vibrant paintings, this is raw, unvarnished observation. Notice how the trees aren't just trees; they're characters, each with a distinct personality. Do you feel a touch of melancholy in their bare branches? Editor: I do, now that you mention it. It's like they are waiting for spring. Curator: Exactly! And that waiting, that anticipation, is what gives the sketch its quiet power. It's not just a landscape; it's a feeling, a moment suspended. Editor: I never thought of a sketch as being so emotionally complex. Curator: Art's magic trick, isn't it? Transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.