The artwork titled “Karer See,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1914, is a watercolor painting measuring 40.64 by 52.71 centimeters. This work belongs to the Impressionist movement and depicts a landscape. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The painting showcases a serene natural scene, possibly capturing the eponymous Karer See lake, with vibrant hues of blues and purples dominating the composition. The foreground features a tranquil body of water with rocky shores, leading the viewer’s eye toward a forest of green trees. The background is dominated by majestic, purple-hued mountains under a sky adorned with light, fluffy clouds. The use of watercolors provides a luminous and airy quality to the painting, enhancing the impressionistic portrayal of the landscape.