Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose 1885

"Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" is an oil painting created in 1885 by American artist John Singer Sargent. The painting features two young girls standing amidst a lush garden with a profusion of white lilies and pink roses. The painting's soft, pastel colors and impressionistic brushstrokes evoke the magical and ethereal nature of a summer evening. Sargent's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimension, highlighting the delicate beauty of the scene. The work is a quintessential example of Sargent's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the fleeting beauty of nature.