Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetary 1861 - 1866

Editor: Here we have a photograph of Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery by George Kendall Warren. It's quite striking, with its gothic architecture framed within an oval. What stands out to you in terms of its composition? Curator: The composition reveals a clear emphasis on form. Observe how the symmetry of the chapel, with its pointed arches and rose window, creates a balanced visual field. Note the light, its quality, and how it models the architecture of the chapel. Editor: So you're saying that the balance and structure are key to understanding the work? Curator: Precisely. The geometrical exactitude and the tonal gradations work together to underscore the architectural subject matter. How does that strike you? Editor: I hadn't thought about the balance of light in that way before. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: Indeed, understanding the form allows us to appreciate the artwork more fully.