Nîmes 

Editor: William Marlow's sketch, simply titled "Nîmes," presents this delicate rendering of, what I think, is a Roman ruin overlooking a hazy landscape. There’s a sense of quiet melancholy about it, don’t you think? What catches your eye when you look at this work? Curator: It’s like a whisper from the past, isn't it? The crumbling architecture speaks of time's passage. Notice how Marlow uses line to suggest form, almost as if he's coaxing the scene into existence. It feels like a memory, faded but persistent. What do you think Marlow was trying to capture, beyond just the visual scene? Editor: Perhaps the fleeting nature of empires, the beauty in decay? Thanks, that gives me much to think about! Curator: Indeed, the layers of history become almost tangible. Glad to share the view!