Sargent's painting captures the idea that through art man is able to transcend his dismal, squall surroundings. Most Sargent commentators dismiss this painting as nothing but a silly joke. But I consider this painting to be a masterpiece because it captures the idea of transcendence in all things.
This week your host tries to break through to the other side using the art of John Singer Sargent as a… jumping off point. Also we get an update from our corespondent Peter Choyce. When we last heard from Peter (in “admissions of defeat”) he was heading to rehab, he is now free and living in the woods in North Carolina.