key Notes:
"Symbolic ethereality" and "Naturalistic representation."
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Dimensions:
36 x 28 1/4 in. (91.4 x 71.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Angel," painted by Abbott Handerson Thayer in 1887, exemplifies the artist's interest in the interplay of light and color, as well as his exploration of themes related to spirituality and the natural world. The work is notable for its ethereal quality and has been influential in discussions of American Symbolism, reflecting Thayer's belief in the connection between art and the divine.
Description of the work:
"Angel" by Abbott Handerson Thayer, created in 1887, features a serene figure of an angelic being rendered in soft, ethereal tones that evoke a sense of tranquility. The composition is characterized by its delicate brushwork and the interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the figure's luminous quality against a muted, atmospheric background.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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