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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