Sketch 2: Window
This sketch is labeled “Window” because Noah’s inspiration or enlightenment is accessible from the God of light or the God of nature. His lifelong efforts relating to his dictionaries and other educational materials were based on fulfilling his understanding of God’s purposes for his life. His reflection and contemplation were manifested into action; the American dictionary of the English Language became his Opus Dei.
Here again is Webster studying and writing from the Bible. The window has been added as a light source, perhaps symbolizing the light of diety shining on his work. There might be rays of light streaming through clouds to further symbolize this. The picturesque countryside landscape seen through the window may symbolize America.
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This is awesome!
The “Candle” represents a place in Noah Websters era…thank you.
First of all the artistic composition is great, the light coming in through the open window. Noah sitting at the desk (which is simplistic and tidy) shows that he is there to work. He is obviously in deep thought here, The writing utensil is still in his grip, showing he is putting much consideration into each aspect of his work, he didn’t just write from off a whim. In this sketch the focus is two things, Noah Webster, and his work. The emphasis is on the one who is authoring this work, which is great because of how is is depicted here, taking his work seriously. I think this sketch is a winner.