Amy Lowell (1874-1925) 1892

Curator: Here we have Sarah Gooll Putnam's oil on canvas portrait of Amy Lowell. Note the dimensions, roughly 40 by 30 inches. Editor: She seems lost in thought, doesn't she? A world of her own making, perhaps. Curator: The composition certainly draws the eye upward, guided by the subject's gaze and the subtle lighting. The textures contrast beautifully with the dark background. Editor: Those puffy sleeves almost feel like clouds. She's floating a bit, weightless, maybe even... rebellious, in a quiet way. Curator: Rebellious? Perhaps in its deviation from strict academic portraiture. However, the brushstrokes are quite traditional. Editor: But the shadow on her face, the way she avoids our direct gaze...it whispers of inner fire, don't you think? Curator: Indeed, there is a certain psychological depth to the portrait, a layering of emotions expertly conveyed. Editor: It makes you wonder what she's seeing, or what she's about to write. Thank you, Sarah Gooll Putnam for leaving that up to our imagination. Curator: A fine work, offering both visual and intellectual stimulation.