Richard Ormond Libros

All the exquisite portraits Sargent painted from 1900 to his death in 1925, along with the essential details about each work and its subjectThis sumptuous book is the third volume of the definitive catalogue raisonné of the work of the American painter John Singer Sargent (1856–1925). Comprising over two hundred portraits and portrait sketches in oil and watercolor painted between 1900 and the artist’s death in 1925, this book completes the trilogy of portrait volumes. The catalogued works have been grouped into two chronological sections, each with an introduction that sets the particular group in context. There is also a section of undated portraits and an appendix listing previously unrecorded works. Each work is documented in entries include traditional data about the painting or watercolor; details of the work’s provenance, exhibition history, and bibliography; a short biography of the sitter; a discussion of the circumstances in which the work was created; and a critical discussion of its subject matter, style, and significance in Sargent’s career. Most of the works are reproduced in color. There is also an illustrated inventory of Sargent’s studio props and accessories and a cross-referenced checklist of the portraits in which they appear.Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

Examines the career of John Singer Sargent, not only focusing upon his achievements as a master portraitist, but also as a painter of landscapes, figures, watercolours and murals.

Explore John Singer Sargent’s fascination with Spain through stunning landscapes, architectural views, figure studies, and scenes of everyday life. The American artist (1856–1925) found rejuvenation and inspiration in Spain, particularly on the picturesque island of Majorca. This collection features an array of Sargent’s dazzling watercolors, oil paintings, and drawings, showcasing everything from seascapes and architectural studies to sympathetic portraits of the Roma and other locals he encountered. Immersing himself in the rich culture, he studied both old and new Spanish masters, with a particular focus on Diego Velázquez’s works in the Prado. Sargent captured the distinctive architecture of the Alhambra and other palaces and churches, alongside lively scenes of ports and villages. His intrigue with Spanish dance and music is reflected in dynamic depictions of flamenco and the renowned dancer La Carmencita. A map and illustrated chronology detail the artist's seven trips across Spain. This handsome publication highlights Sargent’s captivating experiences and the remarkable artworks associated with them, coinciding with exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Published to accompany an exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum, 4 October 2019 to 12 January 2020, and at the National Portrait Gallery, 28 February to 31 May 2020.

Printed in England for Her Majesty's Stationary Office by Ebenezer Baylis & Sons Ltd. Worcester in 1977

John Singer Sargent's unconventional approach to watercolor defied early 20th-century norms of meticulous landscapes. His bold strokes and loosely defined forms surprised critics, with one reviewer likening him to "an eagle in a dove-cote" and another calling his work "swagger" watercolors. For Sargent, these pieces represented a liberated artistic vision, where personal connections and themes intertwined, often depicting friends or cherished locations. During his lifetime, he held only two major watercolor exhibitions in the U.S. The first in 1909 saw all works acquired by the Brooklyn Museum of Art, while the 1912 exhibition's contents were purchased by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collection reunites nearly 100 works for the first time, organized by themes like sunlight on stone and figures on grass. Accompanied by biographical and technical essays, and featuring 175 color reproductions, this publication showcases the breadth of Sargent's achievements in watercolor, offering both visual delight and a deeper understanding of this remarkable artist. Sargent, born in Italy to American parents and trained in Paris, was a prominent figure of the Gilded Age, known for his striking portraits as well as his vibrant landscapes and watercolors inspired by his travels.