How Far

James Abbott McNeill Whistler
1834-1903
Aesthetic painter, printmaker and etcher
The White Symphony: Three Girls
46.4 x 61.6 cms | 18 1/4 x 24 1/4 ins
Oil on panel
Freer Gallery of Art
Washington | United States

It wasn’t how far I had gone
but where I was headed
the destination of all who live
had given me to my bed
asleep and at rest

let me repeat what I just said
this far and no farther
here I must stop
I stand on holy ground

~Stacy Sweeney

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.

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