The artwork “Rosina, Capri,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1878, is executed in oil on canvas. This painting, which measures 50.16 x 64.77 cm, is considered part of the Impressionism movement and is classified as a genre painting.
In the artwork, Sargent captures a moment of lively interaction between two figures on a rooftop in Capri. The left figure, partially obscured by shadow, appears engrossed in playing a tambourine, while the right figure, bathed in a soft light, performs a dance, their pose dynamic and animated. The backdrop consists of a serene, sunlit landscape with muted architectural forms and distant hills, all contributing to the scene’s atmospheric depth. The overall composition highlights Sargent’s adept use of light and shade, creating a vivid sense of immediacy and capturing the vivacious spirit of the scene.
