John singer sargent artist biography
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John Singer Sargent Biography
John Singer Sargent was one of the most renowned and celebrated portrait artists of his time.
John singer sargent artist biography
Born in 1856 to American expatriate parents, Sargent established himself as a leading painter in the late 19th century with his virtuosic technical ability and modern sensibility. His portraits of the wealthy elite and aristocracy are characterized by a bold yet refined style, remarkable draftsmanship, and masterful handling of light and color.
Though his works sparked controversy early in his career, Sargent would become one of the most sought-after and successful portrait painters of the Gilded Age.
Biography
Sargent was born on January 12, 1856 in Florence, Italy to American parents, Dr.
Fitzwilliam Sargent and Mary Newbold Singer Sargent. His childhood was spent on the move, as his family traveled between Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland. This cosmopolitan upbringing had a profound influence on the young artist.
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