Courtyard of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice, Italy.

John Singer Sargent

Created:

Movement:

1913

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key Notes:

Venetian architecture, atmospheric light

Dimensions:

30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Courtyard of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice, Italy" is a painting created by John Singer Sargent in 1903, capturing the architectural elegance and atmospheric quality of the Venetian courtyard. This work exemplifies Sargent's mastery of light and texture, reflecting his deep appreciation for the interplay between architecture and environment, and it contributes to the broader narrative of American artists engaging with European subjects during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Description of the work:

John Singer Sargent's "Courtyard of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice, Italy" captures the architectural elegance of the Venetian courtyard through a meticulous rendering of light and shadow. The composition features a harmonious interplay of geometric forms, with the intricate details of the building's façade and the surrounding environment rendered in a palette that emphasizes the warm tones of the stone and the cool reflections of the sky.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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