The artwork titled “Feet of an Arab, Tiberias,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1908, is a watercolor painted on paper. Characteristic of the Impressionism art movement, this piece falls under the genre of sketches and studies. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, the focus is on the bare feet of an individual, presumably seated or reclining, as suggested by the relaxed positioning and the visible part of the garb. The feet are presented in a context that suggests a warm, sunlit environment, with hints of shadows and light interplay revealing the texture of the skin and the surrounding ground. The use of watercolors demonstrates Sargent’s mastery in capturing the delicate interplay of light and color, evoking a sense of immediacy and presence in the scene. The garment’s vibrant yet subdued colors, along with the earthy tones of the feet and ground, create a harmonious composition that embodies the essence of Impressionism in its vivid yet fleeting portrayal of a moment in time.
