1913
oil
canvas
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Girl Fishing is a 1913 oil by John Singer Sargent, a American Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting shows a young girl standing on a rocky beach, holding a fishing rod in her right hand. She wears a long, flowing dress and has her back turned to the viewer. The girl stands on a rocky shore, with the sea stretching out behind her. The water is calm, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the light and atmosphere of the scene. The girl's dress is a warm, golden brown, while the rocks and sea are depicted in shades of blue and grey. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of John Singer Sargent.
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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