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John Singer Sargent

1856–1925 · 19th–20th century · United States · Realism

Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau) — John Singer Sargent
Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau)

How to recognize John Singer Sargent

Sargent dazzles with bravura, fluid brushwork — elegant society portraits caught with sparkling immediacy. Look for confident sweeping strokes, luminous fabrics, and an effortless, glamorous likeness.

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