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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

The Sulphur Match
Subject: Men and Women
Gondolier's Siesta
Subject: Ships / Boats
A Jersey Calf
Subject: Farm Animals
Reflections: Rocks and Water
Subject: Streams and Creeks
Francis J. H. Jenkinson
Subject: Portraits
Campo San Boldo
Subject: Coastal Villages and Towns
Corner of the Church of St. Stae, Venice II
Subject: Churches, Temples and Mosques
Peter Harrison Asleep
Subject: Leisure Activities
Crescenzo Fusciardi
Subject: Portraits
Villa Torlonia, Fountain
Subject: Courtyards, Fountains and Ponds