The artwork, titled “The Great Fountain of Bologna,” is a watercolor painting created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1906. Adhering to the Impressionism art movement, the piece measures 53.34 x 36.83 cm and belongs to the genre of cityscape. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
This exquisite watercolor painting captures the detailed and ornate structural elements of a fountain in Bologna. The artist employs a rich palette of colors, skillfully blending hues to create the appearance of water and light interacting with the statuary and architectural features. The artwork’s precise brushstrokes highlight the intricate carvings and the grandeur of the fountain, evoking a sense of historical significance and artistic beauty. Through fluid and expressive lines, John Singer Sargent masterfully conveys both the texture of the stone and the play of sunlight, rendering this cityscape with a vivid sense of realism and charm.
