“A Dinner Table at Night,” painted by John Singer Sargent in 1884, is an oil on canvas artwork belonging to the Realism art movement. This portrait captures a moment of intimacy and reflection at a dinner table, illuminated by the soft glow of table lamps and a subdued background.
The artwork depicts an elegant scene wherein a woman sits at a dinner table, surrounded by various dining accoutrements. The play of light and shadow is masterfully rendered, with opulent red tones dominating the atmosphere, casting a warm and almost mysterious glow. The woman’s expression conveys a sense of contemplative presence, while the slight figure of another person is visible on the right, further enhancing the intimate yet distant ambiance. Sargent’s meticulous attention to detail and his adeptness in capturing the nuances of light and texture are emblematic of his commitment to Realism, inviting viewers to quietly observe this moment frozen in time.
