Two Girls with Parasols
Two Girls with Parasols

Artwork Type: Print

Two Girls with Parasols

About the artist

John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was an American painter best known for his elegant portraits, masterful brushwork, and skillful use of light and color. Born in Florence, Italy, to American parents, he studied art in Paris under the renowned portraitist Carolus-Duran. Sargent gained international recognition for his portraits of prominent figures in European and American society. One of his most famous paintings, Portrait of Madame X, caused controversy when it was exhibited in Paris in 1884. He later settled in London, where he established a successful career as a society portraitist. Beyond portraiture, Sargent created landscapes, watercolors, and murals, including important works for the Boston Public Library. His artistic style combined traditional techniques with a modern approach to color and brushwork. Today, he is regarded as one of the leading portrait painters of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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