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The Unveiling of Truth

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
1922–25

Medium/Technique Oil on canvas
Dimensions 200.66 x 231.14 cm (79 x 91 in.)
Credit Line Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1912 and Picture Fund
Accession Number25.638
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPaintings

InscriptionsLower left: J S S; lower right: ©
ProvenanceThe artist; commissioned by the MFA in 1921 for $40,000 (for 25.636-25.651) and installed over library door, Huntington Avenue entrance, 1925.