The artwork “Vase Fountain, Pocantico” by John Singer Sargent, created in 1917, is a watercolor painting on paper that adheres to the Realism art movement. The piece, a cityscape, measures 54.6 by 40.6 centimeters and resides in a private collection.
In this watercolor painting, Sargent meticulously captures a large, ornately decorated stone vase fountain situated within what appears to be a lush garden setting. The vase, sitting atop a square pedestal, is centrally placed within a circular basin, with water gently cascading from the mouths of decorative lion heads affixed to the vase. The background is rendered with rich, verdant hues, suggesting a dense surrounding of foliage which contrasts with the lighter tones of the fountain, further emphasizing its prominence in the composition. The masterful handling of light and shadow imbues the scene with a sense of tranquility and timelessness, characteristic of Sargent’s realistic approach and his adeptness with watercolor medium.
