Comments on: The European American: John Singer Sargent

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:58:00 +0000

Also, the play “The daughters of Edward D. Boit” by Don Nigro. It’s based on the painting of the same name by Sargent. Quite a good one-act.

By: Liz A

Liz A — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:35:00 +0000

I’m surprised you make no reference to the “Madame X” portrait of Madame Gautreau. No only was the original image with the fallen shoulder strap considered scandalous at the time, it utterly destroyed the poor upcoming social lite’s reputation. Debra Davis has a great book titled “Strapless” for anyone interested in more information. Good arguement for whenever someone asks you whether or not art has any real impact.

By: Bryn

Bryn — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:23:00 +0000

Sargent is the reason I started studying art.

By: Amdela

Amdela — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:17:00 +0000

Weird, you guys keep doing this to me. Last week, I was reading about Vanuatu, and there was a post about it. This week, I’m reading about Venice, and just finished a chapter on Sargent last nite, and here he is today…..