Venetian Tavern (Primary Title)
Venetian Wineshop (Alternate Title)
John Singer Sargent, American (born Italy), 1856 - 1925 (Artist)
Unlike the myriad tavern interiors that pervade the history of Western art, Sargent’s subject is more accurately described as a portrait of the effects of tone and brushstroke. Thickly painted passages on two of the women’s dresses—one in white, the other in red—immediately draw the viewer into the canvas. At the same time, a variety of poses allows for experimentation, from loosely defined bodies to more tightly rendered heads. As one critic was quick to recognize, Sargent’s economic use of paint fostered a sense of immediacy and vitality so transformative as to invoke the act of creation itself.
At upper right: John S. Sargent
James W. and Frances Gibson McGlothlin Collection
"John Singer Sargent," Michael Altman Fine Art & Advisory Services, New York (October 24 - December 6, 2013) no. 19.
"American Art from the McGlothlin Collection" Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (1 May - 18 July 2010).
"Capturing Beauty: American Impressionist & Realist Paintings from the McGlothlin Collection," Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (19 May-18 September, 2005).
"Loan Exhibition," New York City Art Gallery, New York (Spring 1926) no. 35.
"Loan Exhibition of Works by the Late John S. Sargent," City Art Gallery, York, England (Spring, 1926) no. 278.
"Exhibition of Some Works by the Late John Singer Sargent, R.A.," Royal Academy, London (1926) no. 278.
New English Art Club, London (January 5 - February 14, 1925) no. 136.
"Re-Opening Exhibition," Grosvenor Galleries, London (February 1921) no. 17.
Grosse Berliner Kunst, Berlin (1909) as Trattoria.
Royal Institute of Oil Painters, London (1907).
"Paintings by some Members and Associates of the Royal Academy," Carfax & Co., London (January 1906) no. 17.
New English Art Club, London (April - May 1905) no. 5.
"Loan Exhibition of Sketches and Studies by J.S. Sargent R.A.," Carfax & Co., London (May - June, 1903) no. 6.
"American Art from the McGlothlin Collection" Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (1 May - 18 July 2010).
"Capturing Beauty: American Impressionist & Realist Paintings from the McGlothlin Collection," Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (19 May-18 September, 2005).
"Loan Exhibition," New York City Art Gallery, New York (Spring 1926) no. 35.
"Loan Exhibition of Works by the Late John S. Sargent," City Art Gallery, York, England (Spring, 1926) no. 278.
"Exhibition of Some Works by the Late John Singer Sargent, R.A.," Royal Academy, London (1926) no. 278.
New English Art Club, London (January 5 - February 14, 1925) no. 136.
"Re-Opening Exhibition," Grosvenor Galleries, London (February 1921) no. 17.
Grosse Berliner Kunst, Berlin (1909) as Trattoria.
Royal Institute of Oil Painters, London (1907).
"Paintings by some Members and Associates of the Royal Academy," Carfax & Co., London (January 1906) no. 17.
New English Art Club, London (April - May 1905) no. 5.
"Loan Exhibition of Sketches and Studies by J.S. Sargent R.A.," Carfax & Co., London (May - June, 1903) no. 6.
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