The Pink Dress (1912) by John Singer Sargent

The Pink Dress - John Singer Sargent - 1912

Artwork Information

TitleThe Pink Dress
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Date1912
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions53.97 x 66.04 cm
Art MovementImpressionism

About The Pink Dress

“The Pink Dress,” an artwork by John Singer Sargent created in 1912, exemplifies the Impressionism art movement. Executed using oil on canvas, this genre painting measures 53.97 by 66.04 cm.

The artwork depicts a young woman seated on the ground, amidst nature. She is dressed in delicate, pastel-colored attire, notably a pink dress that adds a soft, ethereal quality to her appearance. The background is painted with vigorous brushstrokes, capturing the dappled sunlight filtering through the foliage. A parasol lies beside the woman, adding to the leisurely atmosphere of the scene. The interplay of light and shadows, characteristic of Impressionism, enlivens the composition with a sense of movement and immediacy.

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