You Would Least Like to Live With.
Shortly after its first exhibition, this painting was featured by the Pall Mall Gazette in the category "Pictures You Would Least Like to Live With." This work is similar in theme to a study done by the artist while living with the Vickers, whose background is entirely green. The original model, Katharine Millet, was replaced due to the new models' perfect hair color. This painting was inspired by a sight that the artist saw at Pangbourne while sailing on the Thames. Edmund Gosse wrote of how the artist applied "rapid dabs of paint" during two- or-three minute intervals, before which he would pose his models in the same position (*) every day. Thus, the artist was able both to work en plein air and capture the colors of twilight. Taking its name from a song by Joseph Mazzinghi called The Wreath, this work shows Polly and Dolly Barnard wearing plain white dresses in a lush green garden. For 10 points, name this John Singer Sargent painting of two girls ringed by Chinese lanterns and flowers.
Shortly after its first exhibition, this painting was featured by the Pall Mall Gazette in the category
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose 