“The Little Fruit Seller” is an artwork by John Singer Sargent, created in 1879 using oil on board. It falls under the Impressionism movement and is classified as a genre painting. This piece currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young fruit seller, captured in a moment of repose. Bathed in muted tones, the scene focuses on the child’s serene expression, suggesting the warmth of the ambient light on her figure. She is dressed in simple white clothing, and her hands and lap are laden with fruit, likely the goods she sells. Sargent’s brushwork and the soft, diffused use of color evoke an impressionistic style, lending the painting a sense of immediacy and vividness. The background remains indistinct, drawing the viewer’s attention solely to the figure and her tranquil demeanor.
