Woman with Covered Head 1879 - 1880

Editor: So, this is John Singer Sargent's "Woman with Covered Head," a pencil drawing. It feels very immediate and intimate. What do you see in this sketch? Curator: It’s interesting, isn’t it? To me, it whispers of Sargent's exploration of identity and concealment. The veil, so lightly rendered, both hides and reveals. Do you feel a tension between what’s shown and what’s suggested? Editor: Absolutely, it's like she's present but also shielded, a fleeting glimpse. I appreciate the raw energy, too. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, it’s a dance between presence and absence, a delicate study. I'm glad we got to share that glimpse together.