Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, c.1885/86 by John Singer Sargent
Canvas Print - 1731-SAR
Location: Tate Gallery, London, United KingdomOriginal Size: 174 x 153.7 cm
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Painting Information
In "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose," John Singer Sargent masterfully captures a fleeting moment of twilight, a scene that feels both serene and quietly magical. The two young girls - Dolly and Polly Barnard - stand absorbed in their task of lighting paper lanterns, their faces softly illuminated by the warm glow. The painting is not simply a portrait of children at play but a meditation on light itself, in all its subtlety and nuance. Here, Sargent is not concerned with grand gestures or narratives. Instead, he invites us into a quiet world of delicate observation, where the interplay between natural light and the artificial glow of the lanterns becomes the true subject.
Sargent’s use of light is extraordinary. The paper lanterns, with their warm, peachy glow, become small beacons of warmth against the deep greens of the garden. The light reflects off the girls' white dresses, making them appear almost spectral, softly glowing in the cool twilight air. The folds of their dresses are rendered with precision, yet Sargent’s brushwork remains loose enough to suggest the movement of light across fabric. There is a striking contrast between the luminous dresses and the surrounding darkness of the garden - a space teeming with flowers, particularly lilies, roses, and carnations, which give the painting its lyrical title.
What is remarkable here is Sargent's ability to convey mood through color and composition without falling into sentimentality. The girls are absorbed in their lanterns, unaware of the viewer, their profiles gently silhouetted by the light. The delicate, pale tones of their skin and clothing are offset by the deep greens and purples of the foliage. Sargent’s brushstrokes in the flowers and leaves are more expressive and loose, giving a sense of lush, vibrant growth - yet this is all tempered by the coolness of the dusk. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, a scene caught in a moment of stillness just as day gives way to night.
Sargent’s technique, which allows him to capture the fleeting quality of light at dusk, is nothing short of remarkable. He worked on this painting over several summers, painting only during the brief window each evening when the light was just right. The precision with which he captures this “in-between” time of day - neither fully day nor fully night - gives the painting its haunting, dreamlike quality. The soft glow of the lanterns contrasts with the fading natural light, making it feel as though the entire scene could evaporate at any moment.
The composition is deceptively simple, yet every element works in harmony to create a sense of balance and tranquility. The girls, with their backs to us, are positioned slightly off-center, guiding our gaze towards the glowing lanterns and the flowers surrounding them. The garden is lush but not overwhelming, with the flowers appearing like gentle bursts of color amidst the cooler tones of the foliage. Sargent has carefully composed the scene, cropping the left side of the canvas to concentrate our focus on the interaction of the children with the light. This deliberate narrowing of scope creates a more intimate and immersive experience.
In "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose," Sargent offers us a work of quiet elegance, a painting that draws the viewer in through its subtle mastery of light and atmosphere. It is a piece that whispers rather than shouts, yet its impact is profound. The evocation of a specific time of day, the play of light on the girls’ dresses and the soft glow of the lanterns, all work together to create a scene of peaceful enchantment.
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