The Matterhorn (1870)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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John Singer Sargent's 1870 painting, "The Matterhorn," captures the majesty and awe-inspiring presence of one of Europe's most famous mountains. Known for his virtuosity with a brush, Sargent deftly uses watercolors to depict the rugged beauty of this iconic peak. The artwork invites viewers on a visual journey, showcasing the Matterhorn rising dramatically against a backdrop of soft, cloud-filled skies.In the foreground, one can observe a vivid contrast between the lush, colorful flora and the stark, icy blues of a glacier cutting through the landscape. This composition skillfully balances color, light, and texture to reflect the dynamic environment surrounding one of nature's most splendid creations.
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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.