The artwork, titled “Bivouac,” was created by John Singer Sargent in 1911. Rendered in watercolor, the piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and measures 14 x 10 cm. It is classified as a genre painting and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a scene of a solitary figure in a sheltered, rocky landscape. The individual appears to be resting or in contemplation, enveloped by the natural environment. The use of watercolor brings a vivid, fluid quality to the depiction, capturing the interplay of light and shadow on the rocks and surrounding elements. The artist’s brushwork conveys a sense of immediacy and atmospheric depth, characteristic of the Impressionist technique. The earthy tones of the rocks contrast with the vibrant strokes of blue and green, likely representing reflections or vegetation, creating a harmonious balance in the composition.
