Artwork
Sunlit Wall Under a Tree
Sunlit Wall Under a Tree is a graphite drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 8 / B (circled) [not deciphered] - 24 x 19 (circled)
- Markings
- Marked:upper right verso stamped in black ink: JSS (circled)
About this work
The painting is called Sunlit Wall Under a Tree by John Singer Sargent. It was created in 1913 using watercolor and graphite on paper. The artist used this medium to create many other works, and this one is interesting because of its simple yet effective composition. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer.
Overview
Sunlit Wall Under a Tree is a watercolor drawing created by John Singer Sargent around 1913. The work is executed in watercolor over graphite on wove paper.
Technique & Style
Sargent employed a combination of watercolor and graphite to capture the effects of light and atmosphere. This medium was one of his preferred methods for landscape studies, allowing for spontaneous and expressive renderings.
Context
The drawing reflects Sargent's extensive travels and his practice of documenting landscapes in various locations. It is part of a large body of watercolor works, numbering over 2,000, that Sargent produced alongside his oil portraits.
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Artist
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.
