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27 de jun. de 2019 · John Singer Sargent rose to fame for his finely rendered oil portraits. At his peak, he was one of the most sought-after artists for portrait commissions. But, he was also a remarkable watercolorist. I cover the following in the post: Impressionist Brushwork; Strong Accents; Thin Washes; Intricate Detail; Light, Shadow and Color ...
John Singer Sargent was one of the leading portraits painters of his generation, creating images of Edwardian Era high society. A prolific artist, he produced around 900 oil paintings, over 2,000 watercolors and even more sketches and preliminary studies.
- American
- January 12, 1856
- Florence, Italy
- April 14, 1925
17 de may. de 2024 · Sargent’s Watercolors. Vigorous and dynamic, Sargent’s watercolors are similar in style to his oil paintings, but their casual tone, bright colors, and economical use of line give them a more modern feeling. In particular, the soft brushwork and emphasis on light are strongly related to Impressionism.
Overview. Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings. Provenance. Title: Venetian Canal. Artist: John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856–1925 London) Date: 1913. Culture: American. Medium: Watercolor and graphite on off-white wove paper. Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 21 in. (40 x 53.3 cm) Mat: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm)
The culmination of a yearlong collaborative study by both museums, John Singer Sargent Watercolors explores the watercolor practice that has traditionally been viewed as a tangential facet of Sargent’s art making.
John Singer Sargent ( / ˈsɑːrdʒənt /; January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) [1] was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian-era luxury. [2] [3] He created roughly 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings.
John Singer Sargent Archive. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, holds the most complete collection of John Singer Sargent’s art—paintings, murals, watercolors, drawings, and sculpture. The inclusion of the John Singer Sargent Archive establishes the Museum as the center for Sargent scholarship.
