View of Capri
1878 Yale University Art Gallery
About this artwork
An oil on canvas depicting a woman standing on a rooftop terrace on the island of Capri, Italy. The composition emphasizes the stark, white architectural forms of the local dwellings against the soft light of the landscape.
Did you know?
John Singer Sargent visited the island of Capri as a young man in 1878, where he was captivated by the local architecture and the particular quality of light. This painting reflects his early interest in plein-air techniques and his ability to capture the atmospheric nuances of the Mediterranean environment before he became renowned primarily for his high-society portraiture.
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View of Capri
John Singer Sargent, 1878
