Val d’Aosta, A Man Fishing
circa 1907
John Singer Sargent captures a lazy summer afternoon in the Italian Alps with this vibrant plein air sketch. Two figures lounge on the grassy bank of a shimmering stream, one casually dangling a fishing rod over the water while the other relaxes barefoot in the sun. Though famous for his stiff, formal society portraits, Sargent created hundreds of these energetic, loose-brushed outdoor studies during his travels to escape the pressures of his studio. The thick, golden brushstrokes make the sunlight practically dance across the water, showing a master at his most playful and relaxed.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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