John Sargent

By Evan Charteris

Book Overview

John Sargent is a biography written by Evan Charteris that delves into the life and works of the renowned American artist, John Singer Sargent. The book takes the reader on a journey through Sargent's life, from his birth in Florence, Italy, to his upbringing in Paris, and his eventual success as a portrait painter in London and New York. Charteris provides a detailed account of Sargent's artistic education, his early struggles as an artist, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter. The book also explores Sargent's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and romantic partners. Throughout the book, Charteris provides insights into Sargent's artistic process, discussing his techniques, style, and influences. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of Sargent's artwork, including portraits of some of the most famous and influential people of his time. Overall, John Sargent is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most celebrated artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432579045
• ISBN13: 9781432579043
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"