The Master of the Gaze: The Life and Legacy of Moses Wight In the vibrant, burgeoning art scenes of nineteenth-century Boston and Paris, few artists captured the essence of a person’s character with as much quiet dignity as Moses Wight. Born in 1827, Wight emerged during an era when portraiture served not merely as a record of appearance, but as a profound exploration of status, intellect, and soul. His journey began in earnest in 1845, when he committed himself to the rigorous practice of art as a profession. This dedication led him to establish a studio on the prestigious Tremont Row in Bo…