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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.
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Sargent and Spain, Elaine Kilmurray, Sarah Cash, Javier Baron, Richard Ormond, Nancy G. Heller
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Sargent and Spain
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0300266464
- ISBN13
- 9780300266467
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, History, Art, Exhibition Catalogues, Art History & Criticism, History of Art, Spain, Modernism
- Rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Description
- 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.