A Spanish Interior (c.1903) by John Singer Sargent

A Spanish Interior - John Singer Sargent - c.1903

Artwork Information

TitleA Spanish Interior
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Datec.1903
Mediumwatercolor,paper
Dimensions57.15 x 45.72 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About A Spanish Interior

The artwork titled “A Spanish Interior,” crafted by John Singer Sargent around 1903, is a fine example of the Impressionism art movement. Rendered in watercolor on paper, the genre painting encapsulates a captivating domestic scene within its dimensions of 57.15 x 45.72 cm. Currently housed in a private collection, this piece embodies the artist’s masterful ability to capture light and intimate human interactions.

The artwork portrays a cozy, dimly lit interior of a Spanish household. Three figures animate the scene; two men engage in conversation to the left, while a young boy is absorbed in his task to the right, pouring a liquid from a jug into a bowl. The background features earthenware pots and rustic kitchenware that enhance the authenticity of the setting. Sargent’s use of watercolor creates a fluid, almost ethereal atmosphere, with washes of brown and beige dominating the palette, punctuated by subtle highlights. The interplay between light and shadow adds depth and warmth to the scene, evoking a sense of everyday life and quiet moments shared within a familial environment.

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