John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) Mrs. George Swinton (Elizabeth Ebsworth) 1897 Oil On Canvas "Mrs. George Swinton epitomizes the painterly virtuosity that made John Singer Sargent one of the most favored portraitists of fashionable Europeans and Americans in the late 19th century. Extravagant color and brushwork were central to Sargent's success, as was his ability...
This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the Art Institute of Chicago for the first time. I must have taken at least a hundred photos of the artwork. I simply had too many favorite paintings ranging from the early American art to the Medieval European collection. It was...
Degas: Drawings and Sketchbooks at The Morgan Library & Museum September 24, 2010, through January 23, 2011 View the Online Exhibition The exhibition features some twenty exceptional drawings by Degas, along with two of his sketchbooks, demonstrating the iconic artist's characteristic daring and inventiveness. The show includes works depicting quintessential Degas subjects—from his...
Here's a nice article on the show at the Met called "The Drawings of Bronzino." I forgot how inspiring these 16th century drawings could be. I particularly like the Bronzino drawing below. Painting was all about finish, the smoothing over of discrepant textures, the hiding of the seams. Drawing...
The Metropolitan Museum of art is having a special exhibition on Diego Velázquez. He was a Spanish painter who lived from 1599-1660. He influenced many artists in the 19th century including John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins, and Carolus-Duran. While Sargent studied under Carolus-Duran, he was encouraged to study the tonal...