A Street, Tunis

Emily Sargent

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Emily Sargent

Artist, American, 1857 - 1929

The image displays a street scene featuring the architectural details of a building. The perspective is from below along a sloping street, emphasizing height and depth. A row of vertical columns supports a roof overhang in the foreground, leading towards the right side of the image. On the right, a tall tower transitions into a brightly colored roof with intricate brick and stone work. The painting shows detailed brushwork, creating a realistic and textured portrayal of the architecture. The color scheme consists of earthy tones such as pale yellows, browns, and grays, with touches of green and red, offering a warm and rustic visual appeal.

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Provenance

By descent within the family of Sargent's younger sister, Violet Sargent (Mrs Francis Ormond); gift to NGA, 2020.

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