The legendary American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) painted in a realistic style and refused to bow to the dictates of modern art, saying he didn’t believe that “these novelties” should ...
Like a swank ocean liner of a bygone era, the John Singer Sargent exhibition, "Sargent and Spain," at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco (Feb.11-May 14) from the National Gallery in Washington, is a ...
Reflecting on classical portrait traditions, this video shows a Sargent-style painting unfolding with steady focus and intention. The discussion touches on historical context, painterly ...