Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Emily Sargent, watercolor, 1904
Untitled, by Emily Sargent, watercolor, 1904

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Emily Sargent. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Emily Sargent, created in 1904, and is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a street scene with figures walking and sitting among old buildings featuring domes and arches, rendered in soft colors such as light blues, browns, and greens, with a prominent stone column and uneven ground.

Technique & Style

The loose and quick brushstrokes give the drawing a sketchy, unfinished appearance, characteristic of watercolor's potential for layered, transparent washes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Emily Sargent

Emily Sargent (1884–1884) was an artist.

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