1891
oil
canvas
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
A Street in Venice is a 1891 oil by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting shows a man and woman standing in a narrow alleyway. The man is dressed in dark clothing, including a long coat and a hat, while the woman wears a long skirt and a shawl. The alleyway is dimly lit, with the only light coming from a window at the end of the passageway. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye down the alleyway. The artist's brushstrokes are visible, adding texture to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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