John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was an American expatriate artist, renowned for his exceptional portrait paintings that captured the elegance and luxury of Edwardian-era society. Born in Florence, Italy, to American parents, Sargent showed an early talent for art and studied in Paris under the influential portraitist Carolus-Duran.
Sargent’s work is characterized by his remarkable technical skill and his ability to capture the personality and status of his subjects. His most famous works include “Portrait of Madame X,” which caused a scandal at the Paris Salon of 1884, and “Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose,” which gained him acclaim in England. Throughout his career, he painted over 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, along with numerous sketches and charcoal drawings.
Despite his success as a portraitist, Sargent grew tired of the genre and later focused on landscapes and murals. His work remains celebrated for its technical brilliance and its vivid portrayal of the people and places of his time.
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