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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
John Sargent

John Sargent

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Charters, Evan

Hardcover

ArtistsIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1025431162
ISBN13: 9781025431161
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Sargent provides an intimate and comprehensive look at the life and artistic evolution of one of the most celebrated portrait painters of the Gilded Age. Written by Evan Charteris, a contemporary who knew the artist well, this biography explores the development of John Singer Sargent's unique style and his rise to international prominence. From his early training in Paris under Carolus-Duran to his prolific career in London and the United States, the work chronicles the creation of his most iconic masterpieces and his interactions with the cultural elite of the era.

The narrative delves into Sargent's technical brilliance, his mastery of light and shadow, and the psychological depth he brought to his sitters. Beyond his famous formal portraits, the book also examines his landscapes, watercolors, and major mural commissions, offering a well-rounded portrait of the man behind the brush. Rich with personal insights and historical context, John Sargent is an essential resource for art historians and admirers of classical painting, capturing the essence of an artist who bridged the gap between traditional realism and modern Impressionism.

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