Santa Sofia (1891) by John Singer Sargent
One of Sargent’s most famous paintings is Santa Sofia, which was painted in 1891. It is a portrait of the Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine church in Istanbul. The painting is notable for its use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The Hagia Sophia is depicted in a state of disrepair, but Sargent’s painting still manages to capture the beauty and grandeur of the building.
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