{"product_id":"spanish-dancer-the-cigarette-john-singer-sargent","title":"Spanish Dancer (The Cigarette) - John Singer Sargent","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait by John Singer Sargent depicting a woman in traditional Spanish dress, captured with dramatic lighting and fluid brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Singer Sargent painted this work during his formative travels through Spain in the early 1880s. The composition captures a seated woman, dressed in traditional attire, holding a cigarette between her fingers. The figure is illuminated by a directional light source that creates strong contrasts against the dark, muted background, a technique reminiscent of the Spanish masters such as Velázquez and Ribera whom Sargent studied during his time in Madrid.\n\nThe subject wears a wide-brimmed hat and a red shawl, which provides the primary colour note in an otherwise sombre palette. Her posture is relaxed, yet the direct gaze towards the viewer suggests a moment of quiet observation. Sargent employs a fluid brushwork style, focusing on the texture of the fabric and the subtle play of light across the sitter's features. The work avoids excessive detail, opting instead for a focus on the atmospheric quality of the scene and the character of the individual.\n\nThis painting belongs to a series of studies Sargent produced while exploring Spanish culture and dance. It demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a subject through economy of line and tone. The absence of a complex background ensures that the viewer remains focused on the figure, allowing the interplay of shadow and light to define the form. The work remains a clear example of Sargent's early interest in the dramatic potential of portraiture and his technical proficiency in handling oil paint to achieve a sense of immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-line-at-the-butchers-shop-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Line at the Butcher's Shop - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Singer Sargent","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904199827791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904211493199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904211525967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904211558735,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904211591503,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Spanish-Dancer-The-Cigarette-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781285047252.jpg?v=1781285929","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/spanish-dancer-the-cigarette-john-singer-sargent","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}