"A Capriote" is an oil painting by John Singer Sargent, created in 1878. It depicts the model Rosina Ferrara, who was a popular subject among artists in Capri at the time. Here are some details about the artwork:
Artist: John Singer Sargent
Year: 1878
Medium: Oil on canvas
Subject: Rosina Ferrara, a local Capri model known for her exotic beauty.
Location: The painting is part of the art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts.
Description of the Artwork:
The painting portrays Rosina Ferrara leaning against a tree, with her arms wrapped around it in a pose that echoes the tree's twisted shape. Her dark hair and olive skin contrast with the lighter, more impressionistic background of the olive grove, giving her a sense of being part of the landscape.
Sargent's use of light and shadow, along with his brushwork, captures the essence of Capri's natural beauty and the model's striking features. The painting reflects Sargent's early style, where he was exploring both Impressionism and realism.
Cultural and Historical Context:
Capri was a favored destination for artists seeking inspiration from its landscapes and local inhabitants. Rosina Ferrara was known to have posed for several artists, including Frank Hyde, Charles Sprague Pearce, and George Randolph Barse, her future husband.
This period was significant in Sargent's career as he was honing his skills before becoming one of the leading portrait painters of his time.
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