Study for "Doctrine of the Trinity," Boston Public Library

John Singer Sargent

Created:

Movement:

1916

None

key Notes:

Light and Color; Spiritual Allegory

Dimensions:

30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Study for 'Doctrine of the Trinity'" is a preparatory work created by John Singer Sargent in 1916 for a mural commissioned by the Boston Public Library, which was intended to illustrate the theme of the Trinity in Christian theology. This study exemplifies Sargent's mastery of color and composition, reflecting his ability to convey complex theological concepts through visual art, while also serving as a significant example of early 20th-century American muralism.

Description of the work:

"Study for 'Doctrine of the Trinity,' Boston Public Library" by John Singer Sargent is characterized by its dynamic composition and rich color palette, which effectively convey the interplay of light and shadow. The work features a central figure of the Trinity, surrounded by ethereal forms and drapery, rendered with Sargent's signature brushwork that emphasizes both fluidity and detail.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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