The artwork, titled “Scuola di San Rocco,” was created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1903. It is executed in watercolor on paper and belongs to the Impressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 35.56 by 50.8 cm, and it depicts a cityscape. Currently, this piece is held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a Venetian cityscape is vividly portrayed, capturing the essence of Venice’s unique architecture and waterways. The focal point is a grand building with ornate arches and windows, rendered in warm earth tones with accents of blue and white. Sunlight bathes the scene, creating a play of light and shadow on the building’s facade. A canal in the foreground reflects the surrounding structures, adding depth and movement to the composition. The gondolas floating serenely in the canal hint at the vibrant life and culture of the city, all elegantly captured through Sargent’s impressionistic brushstrokes. The use of watercolor imparts a fluidity and translucence, enhancing the ethereal quality of this picturesque urban landscape.
