Sir Neville Wilkinson on the Steps of the Palladian Bridge at Wilton House
John Singer Sargent, 1904/1905
- Artiste
- John Singer Sargent
- Datation
- 1904/1905
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
- Dimensions
- 35,6 × 25,3 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.