Vevey

Vevey

Emily Sargent

1884

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverbank with soft, light colors. The water is calm, reflecting the pale sky, and the shore is covered in smooth sand. On the other side, a grassy bank rises to a line of trees, their leaves painted in gentle greens and browns. A fence runs along the top edge, barely visible. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like the artist worked fast to catch the light. The colors blend smoothly, giving it a dreamy feel. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this medium to create soft, glowing effects.

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