Olive Trees, Corfu — Sargent Tapestry Blanket
Olive Trees, Corfu — Sargent Tapestry Blanket
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In 1909 John Singer Sargent spent more than a month on the Greek island of Corfu, captivated by its ancient olive groves — trees celebrated for their beauty since antiquity. Working in watercolor with scraping and wax-resist techniques, he captured the gnarled silver-green trunks and dappled Mediterranean light of the island's olive terraces. The watercolor is now held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Jacquard-woven as a soft, double-sided tapestry throw with fringed edges — a warm layer for the sofa or bed.
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Everyone who walks in asks about it. The smallest marks in Olive Trees, Corfu are still visible, which is the entire point. I have already ordered two more for other rooms. Perfect from start to finish.
The item is passable and the experience of getting it was not. Fans of Sargent will find this take on Olive Trees, Corfu disappointing. I would rather have spent a little more elsewhere.
Everyone who walks in asks about it. The shading in Olive Trees, Corfu has a depth I never noticed in books. The quality would hold up next to things costing three times as much. Our place is a third-floor walk-up and the package came up the stairwell without a scratch.
My husband spotted this months ago and I finally gave in. The brushwork in Olive Trees, Corfu shows exactly why Sargent has the reputation.
There is nothing wrong with it and nothing memorable either. Anyone who loves Olive Trees, Corfu will be content rather than thrilled. It is well made without being impressive. The deep blue is a little cooler than the preview showed. It sat on the porch through a August downpour because the driver would not ring the bell.
Thanks for taking the time. Feedback about softness in the detail is useful to us, and we are rescanning several pieces this quarter.