King of the Gypsies 

John Singer Sargent’s “King of the Gypsies” is a watercolor painting depicting a man, presumably a Romani leader, in profile. The subject’s face, partially obscured by shadow, gazes to the right, while his attire - a black hat adorned with a pompom, a blue and brown jacket, and possibly a white shirt - hints at his cultural background. Sargent’s use of loose brushstrokes and washes of color contributes to a sense of informality, characteristic of his watercolor style.