Sargent & Spain
Sargent & Spain by Sarah Cash, published by the National Gallery of Art in 2022, is a first edition featuring 255 pages in English. This book explores American artist John Singer Sargent’s deep fascination with Spain, showcasing a variety of his works including landscapes, architectural views, figure studies, and scenes of everyday life. Through his travels, Sargent found rejuvenation and inspiration, particularly in the picturesque island of Majorca, and engaged with the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Readers will discover a collection of Sargent’s dazzling watercolors, oil paintings, and drawings that reflect his admiration for Spanish masters, especially Diego Velázquez. The book includes dynamic depictions of flamenco and the dancer La Carmencita, as well as detailed renderings of notable architecture like the Alhambra. Additionally, a map and an illustrated chronology document Sargent’s seven trips to Spain, providing context to his artistic journey. This edition presents a comprehensive look at Sargent’s artistic relationship with Spain and the remarkable works he created during this period.
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For the first time, explore John Singer Sargent’s fascination with Spain as seen in stunning landscapes, architectural views, figure studies, and scenes of everyday life
American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) experienced Spain, including the picturesque island of Majorca, as a source of rejuvenation and inspiration. Sargent and Spain features scores of the artist’s dazzling watercolors, oil paintings, and drawings, from landscapes and seascapes to architectural studies, scenes of everyday life, and sympathetic portraits of the Roma and other local people he encountered. Immersing himself in the country’s rich culture, he studied Spanish masters old and new, lavishing particular attention on works by Diego Velázquez in the Prado. He rendered the distinctive architecture of the Alhambra as well as other palaces and churches, and he captured lively scenes of ports and villages. Intrigued by Spanish dance and music, Sargent created dynamic views of flamenco and the famous dancer La Carmencita. A map and an illustrated chronology document the artist’s seven trips to and travels through Spain. This handsome book showcases, for the first time, Sargent’s captivation with Spain and the remarkable works of art now associated with it.
Published in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington
Exhibition Schedule:
National Gallery of Art, Washington
(October 2, 2022-January 2, 2023)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Legion of Honor
(February 11-May 14, 2023)
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