Street in Venice by John Singer Sargent
Sargent is another favorite. Most of his work is categorized either under realism or impressionism and I love his work in both styles.
Even though he’s using a limited palette he gets full effect of the colors he is using. This is a wonderful example of effective temperature and value contrast. He captures the atmosphere of this city street so well. The two men look mysterious and foreboding while the woman appears self reflective. She appears a little chilly too, but her arms aren’t wrapped around herself the way one might expect on a cold winter morning, but rather her hands are clasped in front of her and her eyes are slightly downcast giving the appearance that she’s lost in thought. There is a beautiful contrast between the dark twisted strands hanging off her black shawl and the folds of her white dress.
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I wanted to post this earlier, but I was having internet connection problems. Might have to reconsider the name Friday Favorite if I keep posting late. Friday Favorite posts are where I share works by artists who influence and inspire me. To see more Friday Favorites, click here.
Apple N Pear 
One of my favorite artist as well!!!
His work is so inspiring! Thanks for stopping by Patricia!
I agree. Wonderful painting.
He has so many wonderful paintings, it was hard to pick one. I look forward to posting his work again soon!
Thanks for sharing…..lovely thoughtful painting. Yesterday I was fortunate to find a book at the thrift store featuring his paintings and I can’t wait to sit down for an afternoon browsing his paintings.
What a great find! You’ll have to keep updated on your thrift store find and what you think of his featured work.
Love JSS. The amazing efficiency of his approach. The rich, juicy surfaces that still maintained a certain dignified awareness. Really incredible that he could make stuff look so facile and slick but still had a soul and sympathy. Incredible.
There is a lot of complexity in his work, but he makes it look effortless! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Very nice post, Kimberly. I look forward to read more art reviews by you.
Thanks Paula!
Nice post mate, the points you highlighted were good, and some of them are things I would have overlooked otherwise.
Thanks for stopping by Snellopy!