Bay of Uri, Brunnen (from Switzerland 1870 Sketchbook)
Artist: John Singer Sargent
Title: Bay of Uri, Brunnen (from Switzerland 1870 Sketchbook)
Date: 1870
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on off-white wove paper
Artist: John Singer Sargent
Title: Bay of Uri, Brunnen (from Switzerland 1870 Sketchbook)
Date: 1870
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on off-white wove paper
Artist: John Singer Sargent
Title: Bay of Uri, Brunnen (from Switzerland 1870 Sketchbook)
Date: 1870
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on off-white wove paper
Bay of Uri, Brunnen is a sketch by John Singer Sargent from his 1870 Switzerland Sketchbook, reflecting his travels through the Swiss landscape. This piece showcases Sargent's early and precise draftsmanship as he captures the tranquil scenery of the Bay of Uri on Lake Lucerne, with the town of Brunnen nestled amidst the Swiss Alps. The sketch is likely characterized by Sargent's deft handling of line and light, illustrating his ability to quickly capture the essence of the locale. As part of a sketchbook, it offers insight into Sargent's travels and his process of recording his immediate surroundings with clarity and sensitivity.