1907
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
By the Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy is a 1907 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman sitting by a stone fountain in an Italian garden. The charcoal lines are soft but precise, giving the scene a quiet, relaxed feel. Sargent made this while staying near Rome. He often sketched outdoors to capture light and mood quickly. Here, the fountain’s trickle and the woman’s still pose create a peaceful moment. The best way to see more of Sargent’s outdoor sketches is to check out Sargent, John Singer.
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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