The Dancing Faun, after the Antique 1873 - 1874

Curator: "The Dancing Faun, after the Antique," by John Singer Sargent. It's a charcoal drawing, quite large actually, that captures a sculpture… and boy, does it capture movement. What strikes you first? Editor: It's theatrical, almost grotesque. He's caught mid-motion, tongue out, a real sense of abandon. How do you interpret that energy Sargent's trying to convey? Curator: Well, Sargent was always fascinated by capturing fleeting moments, wasn't he? Maybe he saw something in the Faun's unrestrained joy that resonated. Think of it as Sargent’s ode to pure, unadulterated expression. It's a study, yes, but also a celebration! Don't you think? Editor: A celebration of… letting go? I can see that. It's less about technical skill and more about capturing a raw feeling. Curator: Precisely! It's Sargent diving headfirst into feeling. Makes you want to dance, doesn't it? Editor: It does! I'll definitely remember this piece and Sargent's vision of movement.