A Dinner Table at Night (also known as Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vickers) – (John Singer Sargent) Previous Next


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Topic: Meal Men Royalty Night Women

Date: 1884

Museum: Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (San Francisco, United States)

Technique: Oil On Canvas

Discover the Masterpiece of American Realism

John Singer Sargent

, an American artist renowned for his portraits and landscapes, created A Dinner Table at Night in 1884. This captivating oil on canvas painting is a testament to the artist's mastery of realism and his ability to evoke emotion through light and shadow.

The Artwork: A Dinner Table at Night

Measuring 20 1/4 × 27 in. (51.4 × 68.6 cm), A Dinner Table at Night showcases a dinner scene with exquisite detail and atmospheric lighting. The painting is currently housed in the prestigious Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, where visitors can admire Sargent's exceptional technique and storytelling abilities.

The Luminous Artistry of John Singer Sargent

Sargent's use of light in A Dinner Table at Night is a prime example of his skillful manipulation of chiaroscuro, creating depth and contrast that captivate the viewer. The artist's ability to convey mood through lighting effects is evident in this masterpiece, as he invites us into an intimate dinner setting filled with warmth and intrigue.

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