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John Singer Sargent and the Pangbourne Twilight of 1885
John Singer Sargent wanted to capture the beauty of a boating trip on the Thames in September 1885 with Edwin Austin Abbey. [1] Seeing Chinese lanterns hanging among trees and lilies inspired him. [1] He painted this rare outdoor figure composition in the Impressionist style. [1]
To capture the fleeting twilight, John Singer Sargent painted for only a few minutes each evening. [1] The work was slow, lasting from 1885 to 1886. [1] His devotion to the violet-mauve glow makes a carnation, lily, lily, rose reproduction look remarkably alive.
Polly and Dorothy in the Garden of Frederick Barnard
He chose Polly and Dorothy Barnard as models because of their hair color. [1] He replaced Katharine Millet because of this preference. [1] He made three oil studies of the sisters. [2] You can see Dolly in his intimate portrait of Dorothy and both girls in his gentle Portrait of Two Children.
The painting's title comes from 'The Wreath', an 18th-century song by Joseph Mazzinghi. [1] The packed canvas leaves no empty space. It is a favorite among reproductions in the style of Impressionism because of the glowing lanterns and tall, blooming white lilies. [1]
Choosing Your John Singer Sargent Canvas for Your Wall
Our artists paint each oil on canvas reproduction by hand, brushstroke by brushstroke. [3] This beautiful masterpiece is listed among the hundred top-ranked masterworks. [2] You can explore every John Singer Sargent reproduction this store sells to find more of his brilliant work.
This square reproduction is available in seven sizes starting at $350, with several modern and classic framing options. If you want a specific scale for your wall, you can easily commission a size on our page for custom dimensions.
