The artwork titled “Hospital at Granada,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1912, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 56 x 71.2 cm. An exemplar of the Realism art movement, this genre painting is housed at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne, Australia.
The artwork captures a sunlit hospital corridor in Granada with an array of figures, each engaged in different activities. The composition showcases the meticulous details and vivid representation characteristic of Sargent’s Realist style. The play of light and shadow, the varied postures, and the nuanced expressions of the individuals effectively convey a scene of daily life and human interaction in a medical setting. The architectural elements, including the arches and columns, frame the scene and add depth to the composition, enhancing the viewers’ immersion into the ambiance of the hospital.
