Portrait of Edith French (c.1901) by John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Edith French - John Singer Sargent - c.1901

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Edith French
ArtistJohn Singer Sargent
Datec.1901
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions60.96 x 45.72 cm
Art MovementRealism

About Portrait of Edith French

“Portrait of Edith French” is a masterful oil on canvas painting created circa 1901 by the renowned artist John Singer Sargent. This Realism artwork, which belongs to the portrait genre, measures 60.96 by 45.72 cm.

The artwork depicts the finely detailed likeness of a woman, possibly Edith French, executed with exceptional skill and subtlety. Her delicate features and composed expression are rendered with a soft, yet confident, brushwork characteristic of Sargent’s style. The background is kept somewhat vague, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the subject’s face, while the use of light and shadow accentuates the depth and realism of the portrait. The choice of color palette and the fluidity of the paint application further highlight the sitter’s grace and the artist’s mastery.

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