Ilex Wood. Majorca (1908)

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John Singer Sargent's "Ilex Wood, Majorca" (1908), is a vibrant and textured oil painting that transports viewers into the dense, leafy woodlands of Majorca. This artwork thrives on the interplay of light and shadow, capturing the dynamic foliage with energetic brush strokes. The painting predominantly features a rich palette of greens, from deep emeralds to bright lime, showcasing Sargent's mastery in depicting natural settings.The composition is animated by the sunlight that filters through the leaves, casting speckled patterns on the rocks below. The rocks, painted in a blend of earthy oranges and pale blues, provide a striking contrast to the verdant greens of the trees, enhancing the painting's depth and richness.Sargent's technique here is loose and impressionistic, focusing more on the overall effect of light and color than on precise detail. This approach invites viewers to lose themselves amidst the organic forms, perhaps feeling the cool shade and the quiet of the woodland scene.

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Born in Florence to American expatriate parents, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) is considered Europe's leading portrait painter of the Edwardian era. He was educated at both Accademia delle Belle Arti and Paris's École des Beaux Arts. While in Paris, under the guidance of Émile–Auguste Carolus–Duran, a portraitist and muralist, Sargent learned to paint directly from observation without first sketching, employing a fluidity, influenced by the Impressionists. Sargent created more than 2,900 paintings, mainly portraits and landscapes from his travels across the Atlantic, Europe, the Middle East and America.