The artwork titled “Corner of a Garden,” created by John Singer Sargent around 1879, employs oil on cardboard as its medium. This piece, which belongs to the Impressionism art movement, measures 35.56 by 25.4 centimeters and falls under the genre of flower painting.
Examining the artwork, one is immediately drawn to the rich and thick application of paint, characteristic of the Impressionist style. The composition primarily features a lush assembly of flowers, where a harmonious blend of vibrant red, yellow, pink, and white blooms against a backdrop of deep green foliage is evident, creating a sense of depth and vitality. The forms are rendered with expressive, loose brushstrokes, capturing the transient effects of light and color in the garden. The darker background contrasts starkly with the bright floral arrangement, bringing forth a sense of intimacy with nature as captured through Sargent’s keen observational eye. The overall mood of the painting reflects a serene yet dynamic slice of natural beauty, encapsulated within a fleeting moment.
