Thursday, July 21, 2011

John Singer Sargent - The Sulphur Match 1882



2 comments:

Smurfswacker said...

I was fortunate to see this painting in person. It's amazing how the tiny spot of white on the match seems to float glowing in midair. A masterful work by a skilled and often audacious painter.

Hermes said...

Thank you, I only recently noticed this work and how good it is.