Study for "The Winds", Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

"Study for 'The Winds'" is a preparatory work created by John Singer Sargent in 1911, intended for a mural commission at the Boston Public Library. This painting exemplifies Sargent's mastery of color and movement, capturing the dynamic interplay of drapery and form, which ultimately contributed to his reputation as a leading portrait and mural artist of the early 20th century.

"Study for 'The Winds'" by John Singer Sargent is an oil on canvas work characterized by its dynamic composition and fluid brushwork, which captures the movement of drapery and figures in a gust of wind. The palette is dominated by soft blues and whites, creating a sense of ethereality, while the interplay of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensionality of the forms depicted.