Frascati, Architectural Study

c. 1907

John Singer Sargent

Associated Names
John Singer Sargent

Artist, American, 1856 - 1925

The image displays a classical architectural structure seen from a slightly elevated point, with two large columns dominating the right side. The columns are in warm tones of beige and ochre. A stretch of greenery and dark, blurred trees are visible in the background, alongside a hint of a dusky sky. Loose and fluid brushstrokes give a soft, dreamy quality to the scene. The color palette includes earthy tones, hints of green, and muted blues, creating a serene atmosphere. The background suggests an open landscape beyond the structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on wove paper mounted on board

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.7 × 37.1 cm (10 1/2 × 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.93.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; bequest to NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 4073 (circled); upper right verso in red colored crayon by unknown hand: 5/43

Wikidata ID

Q64584002

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