Dolce Far Niente 1907
by John Singer Sargent
To suggest an alluring sensuality, Sargent often dressed his models in costumes that he had purchased in the Middle East. Here, several figures almost seem to merge with the water, enhancing the intimacy of the gathering.
Read more...- Size:
- 16 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (41.3 x 71.7 cm)
- Medium:
- Oil on canvas
- Credit:
- Courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum
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