Moraine by John Singer Sargent — Fine Art

Moraine by John Singer Sargent turns on a pile of stones left behind by a glacier. The watercolour holds loose strokes of grey and blue over a pale ground. You can see the wet brush working across the page.

The fine art print sits on a plaster wall at shoulder height. A dark frame lines the edge so the paper does not drop away into the room. The light catches the blue wash and leaves the stone shapes quiet.

A narrow stairwell works well for this print. From the landing you see the grey stones first, then the blue watercolour wash below them.