Studies for one of Angels at Right, "Israel and the Law," Boston Public Library 1895 - 1916

Curator: Editor: John Singer Sargent's "Studies for one of Angels at Right, 'Israel and the Law'," strikes me as a burst of energy, capturing the essence of raw power and determination, even in sketch form. What leaps out at you? Curator: It’s interesting how Sargent teases out the monumental from the mundane sketch. Imagine him, charcoal in hand, wrestling with form, not just depicting an angel, but feeling its divine strength. Do you sense that struggle? Editor: Absolutely! It's like witnessing the angel mid-battle, a dynamic force. But how does this connect to "Israel and the Law?" Curator: Ah, there’s the juicy bit. Sargent, in his murals, often explored complex relationships between power, faith, and humanity. Perhaps this angel embodies the unwavering strength of the law, or even the struggle to uphold it. What do you think? Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure, it always does me good to wrestle with art, too.