Smoke of Ambergris | John Singer Sargent | 1880
Fumée d’ambre gris (Smoke of Ambergris), circa 1880. Painted by John Singer Sargent (1856–1925).
In this refined Orientalist interior, Sargent depicts a veiled woman enveloped in pale robes as scented ambergris smoke rises from an incense burner at her feet. Subtle tonal harmonies of ivory, cream, and soft grey dominate the composition, emphasizing atmosphere over detail and lending the scene a hushed, ceremonial calm. The work reflects Sargent’s early mastery of light, texture, and mood, blending sensuality with restraint in a quietly evocative vision of ritual and contemplation.
Frame:
Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.
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Print:
For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.
- Simple, elegant design
- Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
- Handmade by specialist picture framers
- FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
- Delivered ready for hanging
