John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was one of the most celebrated American artists of his era, famous for his elegant society portraits and luminous watercolors. Renowned for capturing light, texture, and movement with seemingly effortless brushwork, he traveled widely and painted memorable scenes of Venice, the Alps, and beyond. His work remains a high point of late-19th-century painting.

This collection features Venice Painting, based on Sargent's atmospheric depiction of the Italian city, as a paint by numbers kit. It captures the shimmering water, soft light, and timeless charm of Venice on a canvas you can bring to life yourself.

It's rated Intermediate. Sargent's loose, painterly style means a fair amount of color and detail to capture the play of light on water and stone, so it suits painters with a little experience. A patient beginner can still enjoy it as a step up.

It's a relaxing, hands-on way to step inside the work of a master. Building Venice section by section gives you a real feel for how Sargent used light and color, and you finish with a piece of fine art to display. It's calming and quietly rewarding.

If you love the masters, browse our full famous paintings collection, or explore more European scenes in our cityscapes collection.