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John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)
"John Singer Sargent was an American painter who became the most celebrated portraitist of his time (or any time since) with his glamorous style influenced by Velazquez and the impressionists. John Singer Sargent's primary focus was on portraiture, using a minimal background to showcase his model. He focused on clothing, body language, and expression to portray people in the realistic style of American portraiture.
"Sargent was born in Florence, traveled widely during his childhood, and lived most of his adult life in Europe; yet, he considered himself an American. He once turned down a knighthood from King Edward VII because it would have meant giving up his American citizenship."
Quoted and cited text from ArtCyclopedia.
Books
John Singer Sargent : The Life Of An Artist by Eshel Kreiter, Marc Zabludoff
John Singer Sargent by Trevor Fairbrother
Video John Singer Sargent : Outside The Frame
Art Lesson Suggestions
Art lesson 1: Powerful Portraits
Art Lesson 2: Portrait Montage - Seattle Art Museum
Art Lesson 3: Shadows and Light - Seattle Art Museum
Art Lesson 4: Self-Portrait Collage - Seattle Art Museum
