The artwork titled “A Backwater at Calcot Near Reading,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1888, employs the oil on canvas medium and belongs to the Realism art movement. The dimensions of this landscape painting are 63.5 x 75.57 cm, and it is currently held in a private collection.
This artwork features a serene and naturalistic depiction of a backwater scene near Reading. The composition is dominated by lush greenery and towering trees whose reflections dance on the surface of the calm water. Sargent’s skillful brushwork brings a sense of depth and tranquility to the canvas, encapsulating the quiet beauty of the rural landscape. The use of light and shadow enhances the realism, drawing the viewer into the tranquil and contemplative scene portrayed by the artist.
