My Dining Room 1885

"My Dining Room" (1885) by John Singer Sargent is an oil painting that captures a fleeting moment in a domestic setting. The painting, now housed at the Smith College Museum of Art, depicts a partially set table with remnants of a meal, a single chair pulled up, and a glimpse of the rest of the room, suggesting a recent departure. The loose brushstrokes and casual composition contribute to the sense of spontaneity and intimacy characteristic of Sargent's style.