Young Woman with a Black Skirt
early 1880s
About this artwork
This is a watercolor study of a woman depicted in a full-length pose wearing a dark skirt and white blouse. The background is rendered with loose, atmospheric washes typical of the artist's quick sketching style.
Did you know?
John Singer Sargent is celebrated as one of the greatest portraitists of the late 19th century, but he was also a prolific watercolorist. He often used these quick, fluid studies as a way to loosen his brushwork and capture light effects outside of his formal oil portrait commissions. This particular work showcases his masterful ability to convey form and texture with just a few confident, wet-on-wet watercolor strokes.
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Young Woman with a Black Skirt
John Singer Sargent, early 1880s
