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Sargent and Spain (Hardcover)
Sarah Cash, Elaine Kilmurray, Richard Ormond; Contributions by Javier Baron, Nancy G. Heller, …
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For the first time, explore John Singer Sargent's fascination with
Spain as seen in stunning landscapes, architectural views, figure
studies, and scenes of everyday life American artist John Singer
Sargent (1856-1925) experienced Spain, including the picturesque
island of Majorca, as a source of rejuvenation and inspiration.
Sargent and Spain features scores of the artist's dazzling
watercolors, oil paintings, and drawings, from landscapes and
seascapes to architectural studies, scenes of everyday life, and
sympathetic portraits of the Roma and other local people he
encountered. Immersing himself in the country's rich culture, he
studied Spanish masters old and new, lavishing particular attention
on works by Diego Velazquez in the Prado. He rendered the
distinctive architecture of the Alhambra as well as other palaces
and churches, and he captured lively scenes of ports and villages.
Intrigued by Spanish dance and music, Sargent created dynamic views
of flamenco and the famous dancer La Carmencita. A map and an
illustrated chronology document the artist's seven trips to and
travels through Spain. This handsome book showcases, for the first
time, Sargent's captivation with Spain and the remarkable works of
art now associated with it. Published in association with the
National Gallery of Art, Washington Exhibition Schedule: National
Gallery of Art, Washington (October 2, 2022-January 2, 2023) Fine
Arts Museums of San Francisco, Legion of Honor (February 11-May 14,
2023)
The final volume in a full survey of the work of John Singer
Sargent, covering his late watercolors, designs for the Boston
murals, and work as an official War Artist The last in a series of
books devoted to the work of John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), this
volume covers the figure and landscape works that Sargent produced
between 1914 and 1925. The story begins with the artist painting
with friends on vacation in Austria in the summer of 1914, unaware
that war was about to be declared. The following year, he began
working in London on his ideas for the murals at the Boston Public
Library and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, before spending two
years in Boston and exploring other parts of America. While in
Florida to paint a portrait of John D. Rockefeller, he produced a
group of uniquely Floridian watercolors that are breathtaking
arrangements of color, form, and light. In July 1918 he accepted an
invitation from the British government to travel to the Somme
battlefields as an official war artist. This experience led him to
produce a remarkable group of works depicting troop movements,
off-duty soldiers relaxing, and the studies for his epic canvas,
Gassed. Sargent returned to Boston in 1921 and 1922 to complete his
mural projects, and visits to Maine and New Hampshire yielded
numerous watercolors. Chapters on Sargent's materials and the
framing of his pictures complete this remarkable project. Published
for The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
The penultimate volume of the acclaimed catalogue raisonne
showcases paintings of some of Sargent's favorite places and people
After John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) determined to curtail his
internationally successful portrait practice, he had more freedom
to paint where and what he wanted. Volume VIII of the John Singer
Sargent catalogue raisonne transports us to the artist's most
beloved locations, often with his friends and family. In the
paintings featured here, Sargent returned to subjects that had
always held deep personal connections and artistic challenges:
mountains, streams, rocks and torrents, figures in repose,
architecture and gardens, boats and shipping. He had known and
painted the Alps since childhood, and his new Alpine studies make
up the greatest number of works in this book. Beautifully designed,
this volume represents a continuation in organization and
presentation of the high standards that mark the series, and
documents 299 works in oil and watercolor. Each painting is
catalogued with full provenance, exhibition history, and
bibliography. Wherever possible, works are illustrated in color;
some are accompanied by related drawings and comparative studies by
Sargent's fellow artists. Contemporary photographs pinpoint the
places and views that Sargent painted. Published in association
with the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
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