John Singer Sargent Portraits in Charcoal
John Singer Sargent Portraits in Charcoal by Richard Ormond, published by the Morgan Library & Museum in 2019, offers an insightful exploration of the lesser-known charcoal drawings of the renowned portrait artist. This edition, comprising 192 pages, delves into Sargent’s transition from painting to charcoal after 1907, highlighting how these works capture the same immediacy and psychological depth found in his painted portraits.
Readers will find over sixty exceptional portrait drawings that feature notable sitters from the realms of politics, society, and the arts. The book also examines the relationships and networks of patronage that influenced Sargent’s work as a portrait draftsman during the Edwardian period and Progressive Era in America. Through this collection, the volume sheds light on the techniques and historical context of Sargent’s artistic practice, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art history and individual artists.
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John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was one of the greatest portrait artists of his time. While he is best known for his powerful paintings, he largely ceased painting portraits in 1907 and turned instead to charcoal drawings to satisfy portrait commissions. These drawn portraits represent a substantial, yet often overlooked, part of his practice, and they demonstrate the same sense of immediacy, psychological sensitivity, and mastery of chiaroscuro that animate Sargent’s sitters on canvas. This volume presents over sixty superb portrait drawings, showcasing sitters famous for their roles in politics, society, and the arts. It also explores the friendships and the networks of patronage that underpinned Sargent’s practice as a portrait draftsman in Edwardian Britain and Progressive Era America.
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