John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent, an American portrait painter born in Florence, Italy, renowned for capturing individuality and Edwardian opulence. Trained under Carolus-Duran in Paris, his work blended realism and Impressionist light. Masterpiece Madame X sparked scandal but became iconic. Later focused on watercolors and murals, leaving 900 oil paintings and 2,000 watercolor

Madame Gautreau (Madame X) (c. 1883)

John Singer Sargent

A daring portrait of a woman whose defiant elegance scandalized Paris, blending luminous skin with dark, dramatic contrasts.
Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1865-1932) (1892)

John Singer Sargent

A mesmerizing portrait blending elegance and spontaneity, where light, texture, and gaze converge to reveal quiet charisma.
Alhambra, Granada (1912)

John Singer Sargent

A luminous portrayal of the Alhambra’s arches and gardens, where light dances on ancient stone.
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885)

John Singer Sargent

A luminous twilight scene of children lighting lanterns in a flower-filled garden, blending realism with dreamlike atmosphere.
Gspaltenhorn, Mürren (1870)

John Singer Sargent

A dramatic alpine landscape where jagged peaks meet a luminous sky, rendered with bold, expressive brushwork.
Portrait Of Millicent Leveson-Gower, Duchess Of Sutherland (1867-1955) (1904)

John Singer Sargent

A luminous portrait blending grandeur and intimacy, capturing the duchess’s elegance and quiet strength through Sargent’s masterful brushwork.
Bay of Uri, Brunnen (1870)

John Singer Sargent

A tranquil lakeside scene where light dances on water, blending mountains and sky into a dreamlike harmony.
Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau) (1884)

John Singer Sargent

How a Little Black Dress Scandalized Paris?Dubbed the “American Mona Lisa,” the painting’s stark contrast of pale skin against dark velvet symbolizes both aristocratic allure and societal rebellion.