The artwork titled “Villa Torlonia, Fountain” is a creative expression by John Singer Sargent, completed in 1907. This oil on canvas piece measures 71.12 by 91.44 centimeters and is categorized within the Realism art movement. Its genre is landscape, and it currently resides within a private collection.
The artwork captures a serene landscape dominated by the dappled shade of mature trees, which imbue the scene with tranquility and depth. In the forefront, a fountain serves as the central subject, while its structure is adorned with a classically styled statue that stands as a silent sentinel over the scene. The use of light and shadow plays a significant role in the composition, creating a dynamic interplay between the illuminated areas in the background and the more subdued, cooler tones of the shaded portions. The soft, loose brushstrokes are indicative of Sargent’s style and give the artwork a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, as if capturing a fleeting moment in the idyllic setting of Villa Torlonia.
