John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent was an American painter active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. He produced outstanding works in a wide range of genres, including portraits, landscapes, and watercolors . His portraits of members of upper class society are particularly highly regarded for their gorgeous brushwork and refined expression.

John Singer Sargent Biography

• Born January 12, 1856 in Florence, Italy
• In 1874, he moved to Paris and studied in the studio of Carolus-Duran.
• In the late 1870s, he exhibited at the Salon de Paris and attracted attention.
• In the 1880s, he moved to London and became a successful portrait painter.
• In the 1890s, he returned to America and produced portraits and murals.
• Since the 1900s, he has also been actively involved in watercolor painting.
• Died April 14, 1925, London, England (aged 69)

Representative works

• Portrait of Madame X (1884)
• The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (1882)
• "El Jaleo" (1882)
• "Venetian Scene" (1900s)

Sargent's style and achievements

Sargent's work is characterized by his gorgeous brushwork, refined expression, and skillful depiction of the effects of light. He was particularly skilled in portrait painting, depicting the elegant poses and inner lives of members of high society .

While influenced by Impressionism , Sargent established his own unique realistic style. His works are meticulously detailed, with exquisite use of light and color.

Sargent was an American painter who gained a high reputation in the European art world. His works are highly regarded not only as masterpieces of portraiture , but also as valuable documents that reflect the society and culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries .