The artwork, titled “Two Women Asleep in a Punt under the Willows,” is an oil on canvas painting created by John Singer Sargent in 1887. It falls under the genre of genre painting and is associated with the Impressionism movement.
The artwork depicts a serene and intimate scene of two women resting in a punt boat beneath the cascading branches of willow trees. The delicate play of light, expressed through soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors, captures the tranquility of the moment. The women’s relaxed postures and gentle expressions, combined with the lush, enveloping greenery and the dappled sunlight on the water, evoke a profound sense of peace and leisure. The subtle details and the harmony of the composition exemplify Sargent’s mastery in portraying both the simplicity and the richness of everyday life within an Impressionistic framework.