Study for Seated Figures for "El Jaleo"

John Singer Sargent

Created:

Movement:

1903

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key Notes:

Dynamic composition, expressive figures.

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:

"Study for Seated Figures for 'El Jaleo'" is a preparatory work created by John Singer Sargent in 1879, intended as a study for his larger painting "El Jaleo," which depicts a Spanish dancer and musicians. This study exemplifies Sargent's interest in capturing the dynamic movement and emotional intensity of performance, reflecting his broader engagement with themes of cultural representation and the interplay of light and shadow.

Description of the work:

"Study for Seated Figures for 'El Jaleo'" by John Singer Sargent is a preparatory work that features a dynamic composition of figures rendered in fluid brushstrokes, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. The painting showcases Sargent's mastery of color and form, with a focus on the intricate details of the figures' costumes and the rhythmic arrangement that suggests movement and cultural context.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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