Woman with Collie
after 1890
John Singer Sargent, the master of high-society portraits, clearly had a softer side for his four-legged friends. In this charming watercolor, a woman in a wide-brimmed hat and flowing white dress stands beside a fluffy collie who looks absolutely exhausted, tongue lolling out in the heat. The loose, splashy brushstrokes capture a fleeting moment of summer leisure rather than a stiff formal pose. It's a delightful glimpse into Sargent's private sketchbook, where he could play with light and color without the pressure of a paying client.
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