Interior at Gordon Square c. 1915

Editor: This is Duncan Grant's "Interior at Gordon Square." The colors are so muted, and the composition is all rectangular shapes. It feels a little claustrophobic, like peering into someone else's private space. What do you make of it? Curator: It's as if Grant is inviting us to consider what is seen and unseen. The planes intersect and overlap, creating this interesting dance between order and abstraction. Do you notice how the light seems to push through these solid forms? Editor: Yes, now that you mention it, the green and the white seem to fight against the darker shades. Curator: I wonder if Grant meant to capture a memory, a feeling—more so than the reality of a room. It’s like a poem, isn’t it? Editor: Absolutely, and it does make me wonder what other stories these walls could tell. Thanks for sharing your insights! Curator: My pleasure! It’s always refreshing to see art through someone else's eyes.