Artwork

Building with Washing

Building with Washing, by Emily Sargent, watercolor, 1908
Building with Washing, by Emily Sargent, watercolor, 1908

Building with Washing is a watercolor drawing by Emily Sargent. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Building with Washing is a watercolor drawing created by Emily Sargent in 1908. It is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a multi-story stone or brick building alongside a canal, with small boats on the water. The tranquil scene is characterized by a sense of stillness, as if time is frozen.

Technique & Style

Sargent's use of watercolor lends a soft, dreamy quality to the image, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. The medium allows for subtle, nuanced expressions of tone and texture, capturing the building's age and wear.

Artist & collection

Artist

Emily Sargent

Emily Sargent (1884–1884) was an artist.

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