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John Singer Sargent **"A Street in Venice"** is a captivating oil painting created by the American artist **John Singer Sargent** in **1882**. This post-impressionist masterpiece portrays a quiet backstreet nestled near the **Grand Canal in Venice**. The scene unfolds in a narrow alleyway, away from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle of cities like London, Paris, or New York. In the painting, a young woman walks toward the viewer along the flagstone path. Her black robe flows as she kicks it with her right foot, suggesting a brisk pace. Two shadowy figures observe her from the right side of the frame. Sargent skillfully captures the invasive male gaze, emphasizing the effect it has on the passing woman. Her downcast eyes deliberately avoid their attention, while the couple seated outside a café remains engrossed in their own conversation.
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