1900
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Sketch for Phaethon is a 1900 unspecified by John Singer Sargent, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting is a sketch for a larger work, titled "Phaethon." It depicts a scene from Greek mythology, with figures and horses in dynamic motion. The dominant colors are shades of blue, with touches of orange and white. In the foreground, a group of figures are shown in various poses, some reaching up towards the sky. The horses are also depicted in motion, with one appearing to leap over the figures. The background is a deep blue, with hints of orange and white. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the works 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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