Arab Woman

John Singer Sargent

1905–6 · Watercolor and gouache on off-white wove paper · The American Wing

Sargent encountered veiled women on several occasions during his travels. He probably painted this vibrant watercolor during a trip to the Middle East, either in 1890–91, when he went to Egypt, Greece, and Turkey, or in 1905–6, while visiting Syria and Palestine.

Artist

John Singer Sargent

Date

1905–6

Medium

Watercolor and gouache on off-white wove paper

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950