San Giuseppe di Castello Scarf

The different shades of the water, the brightness of the light and the dense urban architecture of Venice were elements that fascinated Sargent throughout his life. In this drawing, he turns a rather unspectacular neighborhood into a miraculous metaphor for the romantic appeal of Venice. His passion for the city apparently did not extend to its inhabitants: note, how little interest he showed in depicting the figures on the bridge.

Measures 33.5" x 51"
Made of 100% polyester
Machine washable

John Singer Sargent (Florence, 1856 - 1925, London), San Giuseppe di Castello, Venice, about 1903. Watercolor on paper. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.