Venice, Sailing Boat 1903

"Venice, Sailing Boat" is a watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent, created in 1903. It depicts a Venetian harbor scene with a large sailing boat in the foreground, its brown sail dominating the composition. The distant cityscape is partially visible, rendered in pale washes of watercolor, and the water reflects the hazy light of the sky. This intimate watercolor showcases Sargent's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the essence of a fleeting moment. The loose brushstrokes and atmospheric effects give the painting a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, typical of Sargent's style.