Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The Art of Reading Comfortably

 
"Man Reading" by John Singer Sargent

 
This week's artistic offering is by one of my favorite artists-- and one of the world's best portraitists-- John Singer Sargent. Although known for his oil paintings, Sargent was quite a skilled water colorist as you can see here.

What makes the most impression on me looking at this man reading is the light. The whole painting is suffused with the most wonderful light. The second thing to make an impression on me is that this man certainly knows how to settle in and get supremely comfortable when he has some time to read! (But how can he avoid nodding off after a few minutes?)

12 comments:

  1. I love that light, too, Cathy! And reading in bed is so comfortable and relaxing for me. This painting is just a joy to see - just looking at it calms me.

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  2. Wonderful picture. Sargent is a favorite of mine, also.

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  3. I also like Singer Sargent's work. That reading spot looks so cozy, I think it would put me right to sleep.

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  4. Another Sargent fan here. I agree about the light in this painting; excellent for reading. And all beds should be at least as cozy as this one.

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    1. I'm happy to see so many fellow Sargent fans here!

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  5. What a beautiful way to read and relax.

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  6. That's how I want to spend my weekends! :)

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    1. I'm going to give it a try this weekend! :-)

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