As the world responds to the growing concern about the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, I am led to question my own understanding of compassion.
What is compassion? What does it mean to care directly or indirectly for those who suffer? During our current times, the significance of this question cannot be overstated. I look to art for insights. A Mourning Artist
William Bouguereau, a French academic painter, was one of the most gifted artists of the 19th century. He was also resolute in his desire to be good at his craft. In his early career, he spent long spans of time attempting to master the complexities of color and form, and in 1876, after 12 failed attempts, he was elected to the French Institute’s prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts. 
