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Editor: This drawing by François Louis Thomas Francia shows a building nestled amongst trees, rendered in brown ink. It feels both intimate and a bit melancholic. What symbols resonate with you in this piece? Curator: The home, of course, is a primary symbol – of safety, belonging, but also of potential isolation. Notice how the trees almost seem to engulf it? Is it protection, or something more…consuming? Editor: That’s a compelling point! I hadn't considered the double meaning. Curator: The monochromatic palette also adds a layer. Brown often connects to earth, nature, but here, does it also evoke a sense of the past, a fading memory? Editor: I think that's true; it definitely gives it a historical feel. Thanks, I see the symbolism more clearly now. Curator: Indeed, seeing how symbols shift over time enriches our experience.