Study for Prometheus, rondel, Rotunda, Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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"Study for Prometheus, rondel, Rotunda, Museum of Fine Arts Boston" is a preparatory work by the American artist John Singer Sargent (1856–1925). Sargent, renowned for his portraiture and mural work, created this study as part of his extensive contributions to the decorative program of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts.

The artwork is a study for one of the rondels in the Rotunda of the museum, which Sargent was commissioned to decorate in the early 20th century. The Rotunda murals, completed between 1916 and 1925, represent one of Sargent's most ambitious public projects and showcase his mastery of large-scale mural painting. The thematic focus of the Rotunda murals is rooted in classical mythology and allegory, with "Prometheus" being a central figure in one of the compositions.

This particular study reflects Sargent's meticulous process of preparation and experimentation. He often created numerous sketches, studies, and smaller works to refine his ideas before executing the final mural. The study demonstrates Sargent's skill in rendering the human figure and his ability to convey dynamic movement and dramatic tension, qualities that are characteristic of his mural work.

The subject of Prometheus, a figure from Greek mythology, aligns with the broader themes of knowledge, creativity, and human endeavor that permeate Sargent's murals in the Rotunda. Prometheus is traditionally depicted as the Titan who defied the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity, an act that symbolizes enlightenment and progress but also carries consequences of suffering and punishment.

The study is part of the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where it contributes to the understanding of Sargent's artistic process and his approach to monumental decoration. It serves as an important example of his preparatory work and offers insight into the development of one of his major mural cycles.

Further details about the specific medium, dimensions, and date of the study are not provided in the available records. However, its connection to the Rotunda murals situates it within the broader context of Sargent's career as a muralist and his legacy in American art.