The Piazzetta

John Singer Sargent, circa 1911

This painting shows a scene of a city seen across a canal. Gondolas are on the water closest to us, with a large building on the left and a tall column on the right, behind which are more buildings, including one with a dome. The painting style is loose and fluid, capturing light and shadow with soft brushstrokes and a color palette of pale blues, pinks, yellows, greens, and creams. Darker brushstrokes give the impression of people walking below the buildings.
Artista
John Singer Sargent
Datazione
circa 1911
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over graphite on wove paper mounted to board
Dimensioni
39,9 × 50,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This painting shows a scene of a city seen across a canal. Gondolas are on the water closest to us, with a large building on the left and a tall column on the right, behind which are more buildings, including one with a dome. The painting style is loose and fluid, capturing light and shadow with soft brushstrokes and a color palette of pale blues, pinks, yellows, greens, and creams. Darker brushstrokes give the impression of people walking below the buildings.

John Singer Sargent