[DebbiePeterson]

I chose Singer-Sargent’s Cashmere. In my first analysis, I saw soft daylight, shining from behind. Casual poses but formal clothing. I noticed the colors are subdued but the brushstrokes in the background and their robes is lively and even playful. Then I noticed a seriousness to to the facial expressions and the postures. And although the robes are all slightly different, there’s a sameness to their faces and coloring, implying they’re related. Also, the postures are a mixed bag–comforting, one shutting off, one seems overwhelmed. And none are smiling. They seem comfortable but serious. I feel as if we’ve caught a group of daughters/cousins in a single family on their way to a formal family function, and I feel sadness, so maybe a funeral. There’s a potential for playfulness and joy, but it’s been pushed down. And from their suspicious looks at the viewer, it’s not a good time to interfere.

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