Angel 1750 - 1799

Editor: So this is Giuseppe Gori’s "Angel," likely crafted sometime in the late 18th century. The detail is captivating! It feels both heavenly and somehow…earthy? How do you interpret this work? Curator: Ah, yes. Isn’t she sublime? She almost feels as if she could float off of the plinth. When I see this "Angel", I sense a yearning for lightness. Notice how Gori combines sculpture with actual fabric! A clever wink to both permanence and the transient nature of, well, just about everything. What about the color palette? Does that conjure anything for you? Editor: I see pale pinks and greens – almost pastel, soft and calming... unlike some Baroque art, which can feel so grandiose! Curator: Exactly! It steers clear of heavy gold leaf, right? Gori's piece hints at a shift happening at the time – away from the ostentatious display of wealth toward, shall we say, a more delicate, thoughtful spirit. Consider her earthly tones against the possibility of ascendance. I always wonder if she's thinking of flying *away* or settling *down.* What do *you* think? Editor: That's really interesting, I hadn't considered it that way! Perhaps it’s less about Baroque display and more about…Baroque pondering? Curator: Precisely! It's that whisper of introspection amidst all the ornamentation. Lovely, isn't it? A small rebellion, softly delivered, and that’s a sentiment I can embrace. Editor: Absolutely! Thanks. Now, I won’t just see a pretty sculpture, I’ll also appreciate its historical subtleties.