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.
Artista
John Singer Sargent
Datazione
1904/1905
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
35,6 × 25,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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