Stringing Onions (c.1882) by John Singer Sargent

Stringing Onions - John Singer Sargent - c.1882

Artwork Information

TitleStringing Onions
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Datec.1882
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Stringing Onions

The artwork “Stringing Onions,” created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1882, is an oil painting on canvas that exemplifies the Impressionist movement. Classified as a genre painting, this artwork is presently housed in a private collection.

In this evocative composition, the viewer is presented with a humble yet poignant scene of everyday life. The artwork depicts two figures engaged in the domestic activity of stringing onions. One figure stands, methodically threading onions onto a string, while the other figure, seated and slightly withdrawn, appears to be peeling onions. The setting is simple and muted, with softened tones and subtle lighting that create a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The artist’s brushwork, characterized by loose and expressive strokes, captures the textures and atmosphere of the scene with a delicate balance of detail and impressionistic fluidity. Through this depiction, Sargent offers a glimpse into the mundane yet meaningful moments of life, rendered with a gentle and profound sensitivity.

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