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Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose

John Singer Sargent

Item Number: 29819

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John Singer Sargent’s Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885–1886) is a captivating masterpiece that intertwines twilight magic with a profound sense of innocence and discovery. The painting de...

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Features “Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose” by John Singer Sargent
Main Features
Author
Color
White, Pink, Green, Purple, Orange, Blue, Black
Tags
Garden, Night, Play, Innocence, Light
Main Features
Alternate Titles
Illuminated Garden Scene
Art Movement
Aesthetic Movement
Historical Events
Japanese Art Influence In Europe
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture
Delicate And Layered
Focal Point
The Lanterns And The Girls
Light Source
Glowing Paper Lanterns
Objects
Children , Lanterns , Flowers , Grass
Orientation
Vertical
Perspective
Glow Of Lanterns Perspective
Original Masterpiece Features
Condition/Restoration History
Well-Preserved
Creation Process
Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures
Signed By Sargent
Patron/Commissioner
Francis Davis Millet
Provenance
Tate Britain
Influences and Related Works
Influences
Aesthetic Movement, Japanese Lanterns
Related Works
Fête Galante
Exhibition and Market Information
Auction Price
Not For Sale
Criticism & Reception
Praised As A Stunning Light Study
Cultural Significance
Symbolizes Artistic Beauty And Transience
Current Owner
Tate Britain
Exhibition History
Tate Britain, London
Insurance Value
Priceless
Market Trends
High Demand
Public Domain Status
Public Domain
Reproductions
Highly Reproduced
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Description “Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose” by John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent’s Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885–1886) is a captivating masterpiece that intertwines twilight magic with a profound sense of innocence and discovery. The painting depicts two young girls delicately lighting paper lanterns in a lush garden, surrounded by blooming lilies and carnations. Inspired by Sargent’s observations of lantern-lit evenings along the Thames River, the work captures a fleeting moment of quiet wonder and beauty that resonates with viewers of all ages.

The composition draws the audience into the heart of the scene. The figurines and the surrounding flowers are illuminated by the lanterns' gentle glow, which produces a cosy and entrancing interplay of light and shadow. With its tall lilies and colourful carnations, the painstakingly rendered garden provides both a background and a crucial component of the painting's allure. In addition to signalling the change from day to night, the balance of artificial and natural light also conveys the emotional journey from naiveté to a developing appreciation of the fleeting beauty of life.

Sargent’s artistic process was as remarkable as the painting itself. He meticulously captured the smallest changes in light and mood when painting en plein air, which he limited to a brief window of twilight each day. This focus resulted in a dazzling quality that straddled the line between realism and mystical awe. By dressing in white, the small girls change into ethereal creatures, and the simple act of lighting lanterns becomes a lovely rite symbolising the passage of time.

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“Sargent captured the magic moment between day and night.” Richard Ormond

“This painting is a meditation on the beauty of fleeting light.” Trevor Fairbrother

“The patience required for this work shows Sargent's dedication.” Evan Charteris

“Sargent transformed an English garden into enchanted ground.” Stanley Olson

“The lanterns glow like captured starlight.” Elaine Kilmurray

#1. Twilight Challenge. Sargent painted only during the brief minutes of twilight each evening when the light was perfect.

#2. Two Year Project. The painting took two years to complete because of the limited painting time each day.

#3. English Garden. The scene depicts the garden at Broadway, a village where American artists gathered.

#4. Real Children. The models were the daughters of painter Frederick Barnard.

#5. Title Origin. The title comes from a popular song of the time.

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