Winged Figure by Abbott Handerson Thayer
After his training in Paris, Abbott Handerson Thayer transitioned to portraiture, eventually exploring allegorical themes like the one represented in this example. Throughout his career, Thayer depicted many female angelic figures, including this one. The artist remarked on his celestial subjects, stating, "I have probably added wings to symbolize a sublime atmosphere... where one doesn't need to explain the actions of his figures." Other artists of the late 19th century also portrayed angelic female figures, aiming to embody what they perceived as the virtues of women. In "Winged Figure," (1889) Thayer blended this idealism with a certain naturalism, detailing the woman's features and imparting her form with a sense of weight and gravity.
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