Simplon Pass: Reading

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'''Simplon Pass: Reading''' is an oil painting by the American expatriate artist John Singer Sargent, created in 1911. This artwork is part of a series of Alpine landscapes that Sargent painted during his numerous visits to the Simplon Pass, a high mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. The painting depicts a serene moment of leisure, with a woman absorbed in reading a book amidst the majestic mountain scenery.

Measuring approximately 71.1 x 91.4 cm (28 x 36 in), the painting is characterized by Sargent's loose brushwork and luminous palette, which captures the interplay of light and shadow in the natural environment. The composition is notable for its juxtaposition of the tranquil figure against the rugged and dynamic backdrop of the Alps, reflecting Sargent's interest in the contrast between human culture and the sublime power of nature.

Sargent, primarily known for his portraiture, often turned to landscape painting as a respite from the demands of his portrait commissions. "Simplon Pass: Reading" is a testament to his skill as a landscape artist and his ability to convey a sense of immediacy and intimacy within the grandeur of the natural world. The work is held in a private collection and has been exhibited in various art institutions, contributing to the understanding of Sargent's oeuvre beyond his portraiture.

This painting is one of several works resulting from Sargent's time spent in the Simplon Pass region, where he was captivated by the dramatic vistas and the changing effects of light. It stands as an example of his later work, where he increasingly sought to capture the essence of a place through en plein air painting, a technique that involves painting outdoors to achieve a direct impression of the landscape.

"Simplon Pass: Reading" is not only a reflection of Sargent's personal enjoyment of the outdoors but also an embodiment of the broader artistic trends of the early 20th century, where artists sought to express the emotional and psychological experience of nature, moving beyond the detailed realism of the 19th century. The painting's subject, style, and execution make it an important piece in the study of John Singer Sargent's landscape paintings and contribute to the broader narrative of American and European art of the period.

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