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Emily Sargent
"Capri" Emily Sargent, Impressionist Sunlight, Southern Italian Landscape

1900

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Emily Sargent Capri, circa 1900 Watercolor on paper 18 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches Provenance The artist Family of the artist by descent Adelson Galleries Inc., New York Collection of John L. Hughes, Southport, Connecticut Estate of the above Exhibited New York, Adelson Galleries, Sargent Abroad, November 7 - December 13, 1997. Born in Italy to American parents, Emily Sargent spent most of her early life in Europe with her family. Sargent lived a vibrant and creative existence and as the frequent traveling companion of her brother John, journeyed around the world. Although not given the same opportunities as her brother to train as an artist, during her travels Emily Sargent produced over 400 watercolors, capturing glimpses of market bazaars in Egypt, warm sunny beaches, and the Sargent family home life. She was also an excellent copyist and her “master copies” of works by J.M.W. Turner and others display her command of the medium of watercolor and her keen powers of observation.
  • Creator:
    Emily Sargent (1857 - 1936, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Unique workPrice: $22,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1841216356922

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