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StatistiekenPerseus by Night
John Singer Sargent (1856 – 1925)
John Singer Sargent: Een Amerikaanse meester van portretten en impressionistische landschappen. Ontdek zijn goudgekleurde wereld, 'Madame X' & meer!
The Essence of Perseus by Night
Perseus by Night is a watercolor on paper by John Singer Sargent. The artwork features a bronze statue of a male figure, likely representing a classical or mythological subject, situated within an arched architectural setting. The composition is dominated by the central statue, which is framed by arches and shadowed areas of the building.
The technique utilizes loose and expressive watercolor rendering, employing wet-on-wet washes to create soft transitions and atmospheric effects. The lighting is characterized by strong contrasts between light and shadow, emphasizing the contours of the statue and the surrounding architectural elements. The piece incorporates fluid lines, organic shapes such as flowing drapery, and geometric forms within the architecture, with texture achieved through layering color washes.
Technical Details
- Artist: John Singer Sargent
- Medium: Watercolor on paper
- Museum: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Spain
Over dit kunstwerk
- Titel: Perseus by Night
- Kunstenaar: John Singer Sargent
- Formaat: Portrait
- Auteursrechtelijke status: Publiek domein
- Type medium: WallArt
- Creatieve periode: Mature Period
- Context corpus: timeless ideal , sargent's refinement
- Trefwoorden: classical sculpture , perseus artwork , fluid watercolor
- Kleurtoon: Amber to Saffron
- Kleurintensiteit: Balanced
Snelle feiten
- Artist: John Singer Sargent
- Artistic style: Loose and expressive watercolor
- Subject or theme: Classical sculpture of Perseus
- Medium: Watercolor on paper