Man and Pool, Florida
1917 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor painting depicts a figure reclining by a body of water in Florida, rendered with loose, fluid brushwork. It is part of a series of works Sargent produced during his travels in the American South.
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During his later years, John Singer Sargent often traveled through Florida and the Caribbean, moving away from his famous society portraits to capture the vibrant, shifting light of natural landscapes. This specific work captures the informal, relaxed atmosphere of his travels, showcasing his mastery of watercolor to suggest form through light and shadow rather than rigid detail.
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Man and Pool, Florida
John Singer Sargent, 1917
