Girl with a Sickle (1885) by John Singer Sargent

Girl with a Sickle - John Singer Sargent - 1885

Artwork Information

TitleGirl with a Sickle
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Date1885
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions59.69 x 39.37 cm
Art MovementImpressionism

About Girl with a Sickle

The artwork titled “Girl with a Sickle” by John Singer Sargent, created in 1885, is an oil painting on canvas. Measuring 59.69 by 39.37 cm, this portrait belongs to the Impressionism art movement.

Depicting a young woman in a rural setting, the artwork illustrates a serene moment where the subject is engaged in an activity involving a sickle. The woman is dressed in a white bonnet and a light-colored dress, accented by a red-tinted garment. Her posture and the surrounding greenery suggest a peaceful and pastoral atmosphere. The brushwork and use of light are characteristic of the Impressionism movement, emphasizing the play of light and the subtleties of the rural scene.

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