http://www.theworld.org/2009/10/16/the-daughters-of-edward-darley-boit/ Global Perspectives for an American Audience Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:58:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.theworld.org/2009/10/16/the-daughters-of-edward-darley-boit/comment-page-1/#comment-3045 Jacqueline Hanson Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.theworld.org/?p=16679#comment-3045 Wow, what a fascinating painting, and what a fascinating story! Both the interviewer and the curator who spoke were so articulate and eloquent. I don't know much about art, but 've already ordered the book and can't wait to read it. Thanks for broadcasting this story. It's stories like this that keep me a daily NPR listener (and yes, a regular contributor). Wow, what a fascinating painting, and what a fascinating story! Both the interviewer and the curator who spoke were so articulate and eloquent. I don’t know much about art, but ‘ve already ordered the book and can’t wait to read it. Thanks for broadcasting this story. It’s stories like this that keep me a daily NPR listener (and yes, a regular contributor).

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/10/16/the-daughters-of-edward-darley-boit/comment-page-1/#comment-3038 Michael Gardner Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.theworld.org/?p=16679#comment-3038 I enjoyed the story today about this painting, and especially the dialogue that Erica Hirschler provided. In my opinion, Sargeant's facility is unparalleled, and the work in this painting exemplifies that truth; The composition of the squares within the square procenium of the picture plane, the force of light against the deepness of the background, the parchness of the girls pinafores, and the dreamlike quality of the light through the back window are dispirate schemes that bring this painting to life in a way that provides the viewer with endless ponder... Thank you for this story. And for reminding us what goals can be achieved with paint, canvas, brush...and exemplary facility. I enjoyed the story today about this painting, and especially the dialogue that Erica Hirschler provided. In my opinion, Sargeant’s facility is unparalleled, and the work in this painting exemplifies that truth; The composition of the squares within the square procenium of the picture plane, the force of light against the deepness of the background, the parchness of the girls pinafores, and the dreamlike quality of the light through the back window are dispirate schemes that bring this painting to life in a way that provides the viewer with endless ponder… Thank you for this story. And for reminding us what goals can be achieved with paint, canvas, brush…and exemplary facility.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/10/16/the-daughters-of-edward-darley-boit/comment-page-1/#comment-3035 Barbara Mesney Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:04:37 +0000 http://www.theworld.org/?p=16679#comment-3035 I remember back in 1993, standing before this painting with my painting partner, reveling in its glory. At 5pm, we were alone in that gallery, with the exception of one man, who was watching us as we leaped forward and back, pointing and exclaiming, with mounting excitement as we discovered each and every amazing brushstroke. From behind us, we heard the stranger state: Spectacular, isn't it? I come here every day at this time to gaze at it and it never ceases to amaze me. Seeing our confusion ( who was he, that he would come every day to see this painting, without exception?), he introduced himself as the Curator of the Museum, descendant of the Tates. We were delighted to make his acquaintance. Further, we were really pleased that he paid such reverence to a truly remarkable work of art. I remember back in 1993, standing before this painting with my painting partner, reveling in its glory. At 5pm, we were alone in that gallery, with the exception of one man, who was watching us as we leaped forward and back, pointing and exclaiming, with mounting excitement as we discovered each and every amazing brushstroke. From behind us, we heard the stranger state: Spectacular, isn’t it? I come here every day at this time to gaze at it and it never ceases to amaze me. Seeing our confusion ( who was he, that he would come every day to see this painting, without exception?), he introduced himself as the Curator of the Museum, descendant of the Tates. We were delighted to make his acquaintance. Further, we were really pleased that he paid such reverence to a truly remarkable work of art.

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