Sir Neville Wilkinson on the Steps of the Palladian Bridge at Wilton House

John Singer Sargent, 1904/1905

The artwork depicts a figure standing on the steps of the Palladian Bridge at Wilton House. The person is shown in full length, leaning against the railing. The figure's face is indistinct, with minimal features, and the hair is suggested with soft strokes. The individual is dressed in a dark suit. The railing is ornate, with decorative elements, captured in fluid brushstrokes. The background features architectural elements, such as arches, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style with a blend of warm and cool tones. The composition includes light and shadow.
Artist
John Singer Sargent
Date
1904/1905
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
35.6 × 25.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a figure standing on the steps of the Palladian Bridge at Wilton House. The person is shown in full length, leaning against the railing. The figure's face is indistinct, with minimal features, and the hair is suggested with soft strokes. The individual is dressed in a dark suit. The railing is ornate, with decorative elements, captured in fluid brushstrokes. The background features architectural elements, such as arches, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style with a blend of warm and cool tones. The composition includes light and shadow.

John Singer Sargent