Fumée d'ambre gris (Smoke of Ambergris), 1880 by John Singer Sargent
Canvas Print - 1711-SAR

Location: The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, USA
Original Size: 139 × 90.6 cm

Fumée d'ambre gris (Smoke of Ambergris) by Sargent (1880) is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée canvas print. Printed with archival inks on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished for UV protection, it can be made in any size up to 55.1 × 35.5 in, scaled proportionally, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping available; unframed prints ship in 2 workdays, framed in 7 to 8. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

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The size you set is the printed image, the part you see once the canvas is stretched. Beyond that size we add 1.2 in of blank canvas on every side, at no extra cost, so the stretcher bars have something to grip. A 21.7 × 13.9 in print therefore arrives as 24 × 16.3 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 55.1 × 35.5 in, always in the proportions of the original. If you need something larger, or a size that has to fit a frame you already own, write to us with the title and the dimensions and we will tell you what is possible. Every print is made to order, so there is usually a way.

Because the original is an oil painting on canvas. We match the print medium to the original: oil paintings go on canvas, works on paper go on fine art paper. Our canvas is natural cotton, 400 g/m² Canvas, acid-free and pH neutral, and its woven texture gives the most natural impression of Sargent's original oil painting. The finish is satin/gloss, which keeps the depth of the dark tones the way varnish does on a painting in a museum; a matte canvas looks dull and pale next to it. More about our print media.

Start with the original, which measures 139 × 90.6 cm. A print at or near that size reads the way the artist judged it. Printing smaller is easy; enlarging a small original changes its character. For the wall, above a sofa or a sideboard aim for two thirds to three quarters of the furniture width, and hang the center at eye level. Cut paper to size and tape it to the wall before you order. The original hangs in The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, USA. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

In John Singer Sargent's "Fumée d'Ambre Gris," created in 1880, we are transported to a world of intoxicating mystery and opulence. The painting presents an enigmatic scene set in a white-walled, Moorish interior. A veiled woman stands in the center, draped in an exquisite, flowing robe that shimmers with subtle hues of white and cream, highlighted by delicate, colorful embroidery peeking from beneath. She holds the veil over her face with one hand, adding an air of secrecy and allure.

The composition is dominated by the play of light and shadow, with Sargent masterfully capturing the ethereal quality of the white fabric against the stark architectural backdrop. The intricate design of the floor tiles beneath her feet draws the eye down, contrasting with the soft folds of her garment. At the woman's feet lies an ornate silver incense burner, emitting the titular smoke of ambergris, a substance historically prized for its use in perfumes and medicines.

This smoke curls upwards, creating an almost tangible presence in the scene, suggesting the exotic and sensory nature of the experience. Sargent's brushwork here is both precise and fluid, rendering textures with a keen sensitivity that brings the painting to life. The muted color palette, punctuated by the subtle vibrancy of the woman's hidden dress and the rich pattern of the floor, evokes a sense of quiet luxury and timeless beauty.

"Fumée d'Ambre Gris" is a testament to Sargent's ability to blend realism with an impressionistic touch, capturing a moment that is both specific and dreamlike, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the rich cultural tapestry he so elegantly depicts.

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Carl Verified Buyer
It looks great, very much like the original. It's being framed, can't wait to see it hanging!
Marcus Verified Buyer
I thought you might be interested in the final painting after it has been framed and hung. Looks great and I'm very happy with it.
Thanks again!
Emily Verified Buyer
I love the painting!

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