10 Works, The Art of War, Abbott Handerson Thayer's An Angel Flew Over Gaza, with footnotes

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The angels came to Gaza in the time of death and devastation! They flew over the city filled with death and destruction. The then came down to help the dead, the wounded, the orphaned and the suffering. The children who lost their families. The mothers who cried for help that wasn’t coming.

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They wrapped their wings around the broken hearts, offering solace and comfort. With gentle whispers, they reassured the frightened souls that they were not alone.

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The angels brought healing to the wounded, mending their broken bodies and easing their pain. They brought love and care to the orphans, becoming their guiding light in the darkness. They listened to the sorrowful cries of the mothers, holding their hands and wiping away their tears.

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In the midst of despair, the angels brought hope. They reminded the people of Gaza that the world still cared, that there was light beyond the darkness. They stood as beacons of strength, urging the people to endure and to never lose faith.

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With their angelic presence, they inspired unity and resilience in the community. Strangers became neighbors, and neighbors became family. Together, they rebuilt homes and restored hope, their spirits lifted by the angels' unwavering support.

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Though the angels could not change the reality of the devastation, their compassion and empathy brought a sense of peace. They reminded the people that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light, a ray of hope.

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And so, the angels continued to watch over Gaza, providing comfort to those who needed it most. They became the symbol of humanity's capacity for kindness, reminding us of our obligation to extend a helping hand to one another.

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In times of death and devastation, the angels of Gaza showed us that even amidst turmoil, love and compassion have the power to heal and rebuild.

Abbott Handerson Thayer (August 12, 1849 – May 29, 1921) was an American artist, naturalist, and teacher. As a painter of portraits, figures, animals, and landscapes, he enjoyed a certain prominence during his lifetime, and his paintings are represented in major American art collections. He is perhaps best known for his 'angel' paintings, some of which use his children as models.

During the last third of his life, he worked together with his son, Gerald Handerson Thayer, on a book about protective coloration in nature, titled Concealing-Coloration in the Animal Kingdom. First published by Macmillan in 1909, then reissued in 1918, it may have had an effect on military camouflage during World War I. However it was roundly mocked by Theodore Roosevelt and others for its assumption that all animal coloration is cryptic.

Thayer also influenced American art through his efforts as a teacher, training apprentices in his New Hampshire studio. More on Abbott Handerson Thayer