John Singer Sargent (Florence, 1856 - 1925, London)
The Terrace at La Granja, 1903-1904 (or 1912)
Watercolor on paper, 29.9 x 45.1 cm (11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.)
This rectangular, horizontal watercolor painting focuses on two cat-like statues seated on pedestals facing each other and flanking a two-step stone stairway. The painting is done in pale hues of tan and blue with loose brush strokes. To our left is a terrace that is tan colored stone with brown and blue shadowy areas. Continuing to our left a building façade rises with reddish hued columns.
Blue Room
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