Study for "Judgment of Paris," Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

"Study for 'Judgment of Paris'" by John Singer Sargent, created in 1914, serves as a preparatory work for a larger composition that reflects the artist's interest in classical themes and the interplay of light and color. The painting, housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, exemplifies Sargent's mastery of oil techniques and his ability to convey narrative through the depiction of mythological figures, specifically the three goddesses vying for Paris's favor.

"Study for 'Judgment of Paris'" by John Singer Sargent is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the artist's mastery of light and form, characterized by a dynamic composition and a rich palette. The painting features a group of elegantly draped figures, rendered with fluid brushwork, set against a softly illuminated background that enhances the three-dimensionality of the subjects and their interactions.