Borgo San Lorenzo
circa 1910
Famous for his stiff society portraits, John Singer Sargent clearly preferred the freedom of watercolor when he traveled Italy. This loose, sun-drenched sketch of Borgo San Lorenzo, painted around 1910, shows his mastery of light with just a few bold, wet-on-wet strokes. The buildings seem to melt into the dusty ground, capturing the hazy heat of an Italian afternoon rather than precise architectural details. It is a perfect example of how he used these quick, vibrant studies to escape the pressure of his demanding commissioned work in London.
- Technique
- Watercolor
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