Graveyard in the Tyrol (1914) by John Singer Sargent

Graveyard in the Tyrol - John Singer Sargent - 1914

Artwork Information

TitleGraveyard in the Tyrol
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Date1914
Mediumwatercolor
Dimensions34.61 x 75.88 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationBritish Museum, London, UK

About Graveyard in the Tyrol

The artwork titled “Graveyard in the Tyrol” was created by John Singer Sargent in the year 1914. Rendered in watercolor, it is affiliated with the Impressionism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 34.61 by 75.88 cm, and it is currently housed in the British Museum in London, UK.

The artwork captures a somber scene depicting a graveyard, characterized by wrought-iron crosses. The intricate craftsmanship of the crosses appears to be rustic and weathered, yet stands with an air of dignity amidst the elements. The use of watercolor creates a soft, muted palette, rendering a background of earth tones and diffused light. The juxtaposition of the detailed metallic crosses against the blended, impressionistic backdrop invokes a sense of timeless reverence and decay, reflecting the serene yet melancholic ambiance of the Tyrolean graveyard.

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