Introduction to the Painting
'Street in Venice', also known as 'A Street Scene in Venice', is a captivating oil on wood painting by American artist John Singer Sargent. Painted around 1882, this post-impressionist masterpiece showcases the quiet beauty of a backstreet off the Calle Larga dei Proverbi, near the Grand Canal in Venice.
The Artwork and Its Significance
Sargent's 'Street in Venice' features a young woman walking along the flagstones, her skirt kicked up by her right foot. Two men lurk in the shadows to her right, observing her as she passes. The painting is renowned for its realistic depiction of light and shadow, as well as the artist's ability to convey emotion through subtle body language and facial expressions.
John Singer Sargent: A Brief Overview
Born in 1856, John Singer Sargent was an American artist known for his remarkable skills in portraiture and landscape painting. His works are characterized by their realism, attention to detail, and masterful use of light and shadow. Many of his paintings can be found in prestigious museums around the world, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where 'Street in Venice' is housed.
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John Singer Sargent: Street in Venice (or A Street Scene in Venice), c.1882, Oil On Panel, 45 x 53 cm, National Gallery of Art (Washington, United States)