[Kimberly Dow]

These are also from the Met.

Im not going to insult Sargent by posting any photos I took of his paintings, but they blew me away. I had seen one of his a couple years ago in San Antonio, and I was disappointed. It must not have been one of his best, because the ones at the Met were stunning. I couldnt have imagined the surface quality until I saw them in person.

I have to admit though, I was slightly disappointed at the Vermeers at the Met. They were so gray, the skin didnt look natural at all to me. BUT, when I saw several others at the NGA under different lighting - I was impressed.