Café on the Riva degli Schiavoni 1882

"Café on the Riva degli Schiavoni" is a watercolor painting by American artist John Singer Sargent, completed in 1882. The painting depicts a scene in Venice, Italy, with the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore in the background. The painting is noted for its loose brushwork and spontaneous composition, which are characteristic of Sargent's style, capturing the vibrancy of a bustling Venetian café. The focus is on the figures, who are rendered in a painterly, almost impressionistic way.