Gondolier, Venice

1912

John Singer Sargent sketched this gondolier from behind in 1912, capturing a quiet moment of a worker at rest rather than in action. The loose, fluid lines and the date 'J.S. 12' in the corner suggest a quick study, focusing on the heavy sash and the broad shoulders of the figure. It’s a wonderful example of how Sargent used drawing to escape the pressure of his famous society portraits, finding beauty in the everyday posture of Venetian life.

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