Artwork
By the Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy
By the Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This charcoal drawing on wove paper by John Singer Sargent depicts a serene scene at Villa Torlonia in Frascati, Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a woman seated beside a stone fountain in a lush Italian garden, capturing a tranquil moment through the stillness of the figure and the gentle flow of water.
Technique & Style
Sargent's use of charcoal on paper showcases his ability to convey detailed textures and contrasts, creating a sense of elegance and calm in the depicted scene.
Context
The work was created during Sargent's stay near Rome, where he frequently sketched outdoors to quickly capture the effects of light and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
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.
Seated Woman
Count Robert de Montesquiou
La Belle Dame Paresseuse
The Silk Dress
On the Stage (Sur la scène)
Bowing to the Audience (Saluant le public)
'Marie Hayes'
Emilienne d'Alençon
The Piano
Interieur mit Stehlampe (Interior with Floor Lamp)
The Draped Figure, Seated
Bowing to the Audience (Saluant le public)