Campo Dei Gesuiti (c.1902) by John Singer Sargent

Campo Dei Gesuiti - John Singer Sargent - c.1902

Artwork Information

TitleCampo Dei Gesuiti
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Datec.1902
Mediumwatercolor,paper
Dimensions34.92 x 50.16 cm
Art MovementImpressionism

About Campo Dei Gesuiti

The artwork titled “Campo Dei Gesuiti,” created circa 1902 by John Singer Sargent, is a watercolor on paper. As an exquisite example of Impressionism, the piece measures 34.92 x 50.16 cm and belongs to the cityscape genre.

In this watercolor, Sargent captures a serene urban scene suffused with warm, golden light. The composition focuses on a sunlit square, bordered by tall, weathered buildings featuring multi-storied facades and shuttered windows. The painting displays figures dispersed across the square, engaged in various activities, lending a sense of liveliness and human presence. The golden hue of the sky and its interplay with the architecture creates a harmonious balance of light and shadow, evoking a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere characteristic of Impressionist art. The subtle details in the brushwork and the fluid blending of colors demonstrate Sargent’s mastery in handling the watercolor medium, inviting the viewer into a moment frozen in time, bathed in the gentle glow of a European locality.

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