Camprodon, Spain (1892) by John Singer Sargent Gay Fashion The poem frames the scene

The poem frames the scene as a kind of erotic awakening: Agnes arrives curious

Perfect for those who want to express love

John Singer Sargent’s Oranges at Corfu (c

discipline and masculine polish

The painting belongs to Sargent’s post-portrait years

Camprodon, Spain (1892) by John Singer Sargent Gay Fashion The poem frames the sceneJohn Singer Sargents Camprodn, Spain (c. 1892) swaps society glamour for a sun washed mountain street. This is a transparent and opaque watercolour on wove paper, showing tall cream buildings, red roofs, an archway and two tiny figures moving through the town. Made during Sargents wider Spanish travels, it feels like escape from the portrait studio.