1882, John Singer Sargent, The Bead-stringers of Venice -- National Gallery of Ireland (Dublin)
From the museum label: Sargent is renowned for his sophisticated society portraits. This picture, however, is one of a number that he painted depicting women at work in the narrow streets of Venice. The women sit in the shade, threading glass beads. By showing the figures from behind and at a distance, Sargent suggests that he recorded them with discretion. The sketchy finish reinforces the sense of naturalism. At one time, the artist removed a section of canvas from the right side of the picture. He later gave the painting to his friend Valentine Lawless, Lord Cloncurry, who had it repaired with an insertion.
1882, John Singer Sargent, The Bead-stringers of Venice -- National Gallery of Ireland (Dublin)
From the museum label: Sargent is renowned for his sophisticated society portraits. This picture, however, is one of a number that he painted depicting women at work in the narrow streets of Venice. The women sit in the shade, threading glass beads. By showing the figures from behind and at a distance, Sargent suggests that he recorded them with discretion. The sketchy finish reinforces the sense of naturalism. At one time, the artist removed a section of canvas from the right side of the picture. He later gave the painting to his friend Valentine Lawless, Lord Cloncurry, who had it repaired with an insertion.