“Head of Capri Girl,” created by John Singer Sargent circa 1878, is an artwork rendered in oil on canvas. This piece, a part of the Realism art movement, measures 46.99 x 38.1 cm. Classified under the genre of sketch and study, the artwork currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young girl from Capri, her head and shoulders emerging softly from an abstract, textured background. Sargent employs a muted palette, focusing on earthy tones and subtle highlights to convey the play of light on the girl’s contemplative face. The brushwork is loose yet deliberate, capturing the essence of the subject’s solemn expression and delicate features. The unfinished background contrasts with the more refined details of the girl’s visage, exemplifying Sargent’s adeptness in balancing spontaneity with precision in his studies.
