Camprodón, Spain

Camprodón, Spain

John Singer Sargent

1892

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a narrow street in a small town. The buildings are close together, with peeling walls and simple roofs. Two people stand at the bottom, talking near a doorway. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds, and the light makes everything look warm and soft. The artist used quick brushstrokes to capture the mood of the place. The watercolor blends light and shadow in a way that feels fresh and alive. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this technique to create depth and light.

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