Boy on Water Buffalo c. 1879

"Boy on Water Buffalo" is a watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent, created around 1879. The artwork depicts a young boy riding a water buffalo in a simple, yet striking composition. The artist's signature loose brushstrokes are evident in the depiction of the blue sky and the water buffalo, while the boy is rendered with more detail. Sargent's fascination with the human figure and his ability to capture fleeting moments are on full display in this work.