Garden Study of the Vickers Children (c. 1884) by John Singer Sargent

Garden Study of the Vickers Children - John Singer Sargent - 1884

Artwork Information

TitleGarden Study of the Vickers Children
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Date1884
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions138.11 x 91.12 cm
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationFlint Institute of Arts, Flint, MI, US
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About Garden Study of the Vickers Children

The “Garden Study of the Vickers Children” by John Singer Sargent is a notable oil on canvas portrait painting created in 1884. This impressive artwork showcases Sargent’s mastery use of vibrant Impressionistic brushstrokes blended harmoniously to reveal the Vickers children in a garden setting. The dimensions of the portrait, measuring at 137.8 x 91.1 cm, are significant enough to capture every detail and make an impact.

The painting was inspired by Chinese lanterns seen during a boating expedition, which adds elements of orientalism to the Western aesthetic of the artwork. This masterpiece depicts Vickers’ children as they pose in delicate, whimsical poses that suggest their childhood innocence while emphasizing their beauty and charm.

Today, “Garden Study of the Vickers Children” is one item among thousands completed by John Singer Sargent throughout his prolific career as a portrait artist. The artwork can be viewed today at Flint Institute of Arts in Flint, MI., where it is secured for public display.

Overall, Garden Study Of The Vickers Children is an iconic piece that captures moments from ornate pastimes that have become classicized over time almost resembling a faded memory, preserved on canvas by masterful strokes showcasing how great art transcends time and space regardless of its origin or context.

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