Girls Gathering Blossoms, Valdemosa, Majorca (1910) by John Singer Sargent

Girls Gathering Blossoms, Valdemosa, Majorca - John Singer Sargent - 1910

Artwork Information

TitleGirls Gathering Blossoms, Valdemosa, Majorca
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Date1910
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions71.12 x 56.51 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Girls Gathering Blossoms, Valdemosa, Majorca

The artwork “Girls Gathering Blossoms, Valdemosa, Majorca,” painted by John Singer Sargent in 1910, is a genre painting executed using oil on canvas. Measuring 71.12 x 56.51 cm, this piece falls within the Impressionism art movement and currently resides in a private collection.

The artwork vividly captures a serene scene of girls gathering blossoms in the picturesque setting of Valdemosa, Majorca. The composition is bathed in warm sunlight, with rich, earthy tones dominating the scene. The brushwork is loose and expressive, typical of the Impressionist style, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The foliage and flora are rendered with a naturalistic yet painterly touch, emphasizing the lush, verdant surroundings. The figures of the girls, partially visible in the foreground, are engaged in their simple, pastoral task, imbuing the painting with a sense of tranquility and idyllic rural life. The textures of the natural elements and the subtle gradations of color showcase Sargent’s masterful handling of the medium and his ability to evoke a vivid sense of place and atmosphere.

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