Who painted Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice?

Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice was painted by John Singer Sargent in 1913.

Where can I see Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice?

Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice?

Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice

John Singer Sargent , 1913

Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

John Singer Sargent's 'Corner of the Church of San Stae, Venice' is an oil painting created in 1913. It is one of approximately 900 oil paintings produced by the artist during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a corner of the Church of San Stae in Venice, featuring a red brick wall and a white stone wall under a cloudy sky. A wooden boat in the foreground adds a sense of movement to the scene.

Technique & Style

Sargent's use of light and shadow creates depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The artist's impressionist style is evident in the work's attention to capturing the effects of light.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection. It is among the many works Sargent produced during his travels across Europe, documenting locations such as Venice.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Singer Sargent

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.