Sleeping Girl
Artist
John Singer Sargent
(American, 1856-1925)
Dateca. 1890
Object number64.0518
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions28 x 18 in. (71.1 x 45.7 cm)
frame: 28 1/2 x 26 1/2 x 3 in. (72.4 x 67.3 x 7.6 cm)
frame: 28 1/2 x 26 1/2 x 3 in. (72.4 x 67.3 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineMuseo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Collections
DescriptionIn "Sleeping Girl," Sargent skillfully employs soft pastel colors and loose, flowing brushstrokes to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. The abundant natural light illuminating the composition emphasizes its impressionistic quality. The girl’s glowing face reflects the sun’s warmth, while her subtle and delicate features stand out against a monochromatic background, balancing warm and cool tones. The artist effectively captures the sense of ephemerality, demonstrating Sargent’s mastery of plein air painting. This method of observing the world and capturing fleeting moments is common in his work, especially in his depictions of landscapes and genre scenes.
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