Word: sargent
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With funding from the federal Institute of Museum Library Services, Harvard’s Straus Center for Conservation is working to restore both the paintings and sculptures of the library’s “Sargent Hall.” The work, which presents a history of Western religion, is expected to take 18 months to restore...
...Sargent Hall has sculptures extending up to 12 inches off of the canvas, and Sargent used glass, wood, metal and a variety of paints in creating the murals. Still, the workers say it’s worth the effort. “The Straus Center would bring this passion and enthusiasm to any project, but with this project, you are there where [Sargent] stood,” said Maurer. “That is exciting...
According to Maurer, the library murals were one of Sargent’s favorite projects. He painted them on canvas in England, and upon completion they were rolled up and transported to the U.S. for hanging. Sargent began the project in 1890. The first panel was installed in 1895, and the project was more or less completed...
...address to the women, Sargent yesterday encouraged the women to take action—in keeping with the mission of the Colloquium...
...Indeed, Sargent said the Kennedy School itself is a place where women need to extend their influence...