View of the Environs of Madrid c. 18th century

Editor: This is Jeanne Deny's "View of the Environs of Madrid," a lovely print. The light catches the water so beautifully. What strikes you when you look at it? Curator: Ah, yes! It’s like stepping into a dream, isn’t it? The way Deny uses etching almost feels like she's whispering secrets onto the paper. I wonder, does it feel more like a memory or a wish to you? That delicate balance is what pulls me in. Editor: I hadn't considered it that way, but now it feels a bit like both. Thanks!