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Emily Sargent — North African Scene
Emily Sargent

North African Scene

Emily Sargent's "North African Scene" is a watercolor and pencil work on paper mounted on board that captures the light and atmosphere of North Africa with characteristic Impressionist sensitivity. The combination of fluid watercolor washes with pencil linework creates a luminous quality while maintaining crisp architectural and figural details. This mixed media approach demonstrates Sargent's technical mastery in rendering the interplay of sunlight and shadow across exotic landscapes and daily life.

Medium
watercolor and pencil on paper laid down on board

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Modern Discoveries

February 19, 2025

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 219

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Emily Sargent, North African Scene

Emily Sargent's "North African Scene" is a watercolor and pencil work on paper mounted on board that captures the light and atmosphere of North Africa with characteristic Impressionist sensitivity. The combination of fluid watercolor washes with pencil linework creates a luminous quality while maintaining crisp architectural and figural details. This mixed media approach demonstrates Sargent's technical mastery in rendering the interplay of sunlight and shadow across exotic landscapes and daily life.

Medium
watercolor and pencil on paper laid down on board
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Interior Scene, 19th Century, British Artist, Orientalism, North African landscape, Figurative Art, Oil Painting, Realism, Exotic Atmosphere, Colonial Subject Matter