Granada
1912
Medium
watercolor
Dimensions
sheet: 45.72 × 38.1 cm (18 × 15 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gifted at the request of members of the artist's family
Accession Number
2021.34.11
Art Historical Context
Emily Sargent's *Granada* (1912) is a delicate watercolor capturing the allure of Spain's historic city, rendered on a modest sheet measuring 45.72 × 38.1 cm (18 × 15 in.). Created during the early 20th century, European artists increasingly traveled abroad for inspiration, this work reflects the era's fascination with Mediterranean landscapes and architecture. As a drawing classified in the National Gallery of Art CG-E department, it showcases Sargent's skill in watercolor—a medium prized for its luminosity and fluidity, allowing artists to evoke vibrant atmospheres with subtle washes and pre...