“Venice, Sailing Boat” is a watercolor artwork created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1903. The piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and measures 23.5 by 34.29 centimeters. It is categorized in the marina genre and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene maritime scene, characterized by a large sailing boat in the foreground. The boat, with its substantial mast and sails, dominates the composition, suggesting a moment of stillness on a calm day. The background features an ethereal representation of the Venetian landscape, with other boats and structures rendered in delicate, soft hues. The use of watercolor lends a sense of fluidity and lightness to the scene, capturing the reflective quality of the water and the gentle interplay of light and shadow. Overall, the painting exudes a tranquil and atmospheric ambiance, typical of Sargent’s impressionistic style.
