Artwork
Cairo
Cairo is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cairo is a drawing by John Singer Sargent, created circa 1891. It is executed in watercolor over graphite on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Sargent's skill with watercolor, a medium in which he produced around 2,000 works capturing a wide range of global settings.
Context
Cairo reflects Sargent's travels to the Middle East, a region he visited as part of his extensive journeys that informed his oeuvre.
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.
