The painting is signed and dated 1913, however other scholars have attributed the work as early in 1911 when John did a number of paintings at Carrara. Possibly this was dated and signed much later by Sargent and possibly dated incorrectly -- or did he make a quick stop at Carrara and revisited a former subject? -- I don't know.
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Workman at Carrara c. 1911 Watercolor and pencil on paper |
Special thanks to Michele Lener, of Italy, a friend of the JSS Gallery, for sending me a link to this image.
Sargent and Italy, 2002-2003