1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Smoke of Ambergris is a 1890 oil by John Singer Sargent, a Orientalism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a woman in a white robe, standing on a colorful tiled floor. She is holding a large white cloth over her head, and a small silver object is placed on the floor in front of her. The woman's face is partially hidden by the cloth, but her right hand is visible, holding the cloth in place. The background of the painting is a plain white wall, with some damage visible on the left side. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's figure. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up 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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