The Thames at Goring 1974

Curator: We're looking at André Bicât's "The Thames at Goring," a print held in the Tate collection. Editor: Immediately, I'm struck by the quiet energy. The rushing water seems to hum against the stillness of the bridge and hills. Curator: Bicât, born in 1909, captured the English landscape through a modernist lens. This print reflects the enduring appeal of the Thames as a subject. Editor: It feels like a memory, doesn't it? The kind of place you've been in a dream, with the water almost glowing. I wonder what story the river could tell if it could talk. Curator: Rivers are always witnesses, right? The Thames, especially, has seen so much history unfold along its banks, shaping English identity and culture. Editor: Absolutely! This print feels like a gentle invitation to reflect on those stories, on the ever-changing yet timeless nature of the land. Curator: It reminds us how landscapes can carry collective memory and personal significance. Editor: Yes, a lovely, evocative piece!