Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) c. 1892 - 1905

Editor: This is Sarah Choate Sears' photograph of Julia Ward Howe. It's really something—the flower she holds seems so delicate against the weight of everything else. What do you see in it? Curator: It's like time itself is caught in a dance here, isn't it? Howe, the author of "Battle Hymn of the Republic," presented with such gentleness by Sears. The soft focus almost feels like a memory, a reverence for Howe's spirit. Did Sears do this in honor of Howe's strong legacy? Editor: That's lovely! A memory expressed through the lens. It makes me appreciate the choices Sears made even more. Curator: Absolutely. It's a quiet revolution of respect. Sears captures a moment of reflection. I think it's a conversation between artists across time.