Resting (C. 1875)
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1875John Singer Sargent, a virtuoso of portrait painting, brings to life the serene moment captured in "Resting". This artwork, dating back to circa 1875, showcases Sargent’s early mastery of human expressions and the deft use of his brush.The subject of the painting is a woman dressed in a dark blue jacket adorned with hints of black and a large, stylish straw hat tilted elegantly to shade her face. The woman’s posture and closed eyes convey a quietly introspective moment, possibly caught during a peaceful outdoor setting. While her face is gently tipped downwards towards her chest, suggesting a nap or a pause from the day's activities, her delicate hands are placed softly in her lap, enhancing the sense of tranquility.The background, executed with broad and loose brushstrokes in earthy and muted tones, throws the focus onto the figure herself, making her the heart of this composition."Resting" aligns with Sargent’s typical focus on capturing the nuances of human rest and leisure, contrasting vividly with his otherwise vibrant and dynamic societal portraits. This painting invites viewers to pause and reflect, much like the subject herself, offering a glimpse into the private moments that often go unnoticed.
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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.