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John Singer Sargent

1856-1925

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was an American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation." Born in Florence, Italy to American parents, Sargent studied painting in Italy and France before gaining renown for his portraits of the wealthy and aristocratic. His works are characterized by remarkable technical ability, a modern sensibility, and a deft command of light and color.

Sargent's most famous portraits include Madame X, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit, and his self-portrait. He also created large-scale murals, including a series depicting the history of religion for the Boston Public Library. Sargent was an acclaimed watercolorist and landscape painter as well. Despite controversy early in his career, he became one of the most celebrated and successful portrait artists of his era, elected to the Royal Academy at age 34.

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Other Paintings by John Singer Sargent

Henry G. Marquand
Subject: Women and Ladies
Spanish Gypsy Dancer
Subject: Dance
In a Levantine Port
Subject: Ships / Boats
Simplon Pass: The Green Parasol
Subject: Women and Ladies
The Church of San Stae, Venice
Subject: Gates, Doors and Arches
On the Grand Canal
Subject: Canals
Villa di Marlia, Lucca
Subject: Paintings of Statues and Sculptures
Olivia Richardson
Subject: Boys
In Norway
Subject: Seascapes
Miss Cara Burch
Subject: Girls
Eugene Juillerat
Subject: Portraits
Artist in the Simplon
Subject: Paintings of Art