Fumee d'Ambre Gris (Smoke of Ambergris), 1880 by John Singer Sargent
Canvas Print - 1711-SAR
Location: The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USAOriginal Size: 139 x 90.6 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $49.98 USD
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"Fumee d'Ambre Gris (Smoke of Ambergris)" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
In John Singer Sargent's "Fumée d'Ambre Gris," created in 1880, we are transported to a world of intoxicating mystery and opulence. The painting presents an enigmatic scene set in a white-walled, Moorish interior. A veiled woman stands in the center, draped in an exquisite, flowing robe that shimmers with subtle hues of white and cream, highlighted by delicate, colorful embroidery peeking from beneath. She holds the veil over her face with one hand, adding an air of secrecy and allure.
The composition is dominated by the play of light and shadow, with Sargent masterfully capturing the ethereal quality of the white fabric against the stark architectural backdrop. The intricate design of the floor tiles beneath her feet draws the eye down, contrasting with the soft folds of her garment. At the woman's feet lies an ornate silver incense burner, emitting the titular smoke of ambergris, a substance historically prized for its use in perfumes and medicines.
This smoke curls upwards, creating an almost tangible presence in the scene, suggesting the exotic and sensory nature of the experience. Sargent's brushwork here is both precise and fluid, rendering textures with a keen sensitivity that brings the painting to life. The muted color palette, punctuated by the subtle vibrancy of the woman's hidden dress and the rich pattern of the floor, evokes a sense of quiet luxury and timeless beauty.
"Fumée d'Ambre Gris" is a testament to Sargent's ability to blend realism with an impressionistic touch, capturing a moment that is both specific and dreamlike, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the rich cultural tapestry he so elegantly depicts.
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