Framed From Jerusalem by John Singer Sargent

From Jerusalem by John Singer Sargent is a watercolor and gouache landscape created during the American artist’s second trip to the Middle East as part of research for a mural commission, depicting the gently sloping terrain toward the horizon from a vantage point in Jerusalem. The work, notable for its subtle interplay of warm earth tones and cool sky hues that suggest a transitional light (likely at sunset), reflects Sargent’s ability to capture both atmosphere and place with fluid touches.