Building with Washing

Building with Washing

Emily Sargent

1908

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This watercolor painting depicts a large, multi-story building with a flat roof and a row of windows along its facade. The building appears to be made of stone or brick, with a warm, earthy tone that suggests age and wear. In the foreground, a canal or waterway runs along the base of the building, with a few small boats or rafts visible on its surface. The painting's focus on the building and its surroundings creates a sense of tranquility and stillness, as if the scene is frozen in time. The artist's use of watercolor adds a soft, dreamy quality to the image, which complements the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The artist's use of watercolor in this painting is a notable aspect of the work.

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