Constantinople 1904 by *Emily* Sargent

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A prolific watercolorist living in 19th-century Europe, Emily Sargent created vibrant scenes with painterly virtuosity. Despite living in the shadow of her renowned older brother, John Singer Sargent, Emily was an accomplished artist in her own right. The Sargent siblings travelled together to a variety of destinations and could often be found painting side-by-side. But while her illustrious brother catapulted into fame, Emily did not seek recognition or attention. In fact, her artwork was presumed to be lost—until 1998, when a suitcase full of some 400 of her works was discovered in an attic in England...

https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/rediscovering-emily-sargent-watercolorist

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