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Interpreting Sargent [Paperback]

Elizabeth Prettejohn (Author)
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November 1, 1998
-- Published to accompany a major 1999 exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston -- Sargent's first major retrospective since the memorial exhibitions held after his death in 1925.
-- Over 40 full-color and black-and- white illustrations celebrate the artist's sublime portraits as well as his lesser known landscapes, figure subjects, watercolors, and murals.
-- Dr. Elizabeth Prettejohn, author of STC's Rossetti and his Circle, provides a concise narrative examining Sargent's early education in France and the impact of his portraiture style on two continents, including a comparison of his celebrity status in life with the diminished reputation following his death, and the revival now underway.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Stewart Tabori & Chang (November 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556707282
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556707285
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #887,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book on Sargent, April 28, 1999
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This is a very well put together and well printed interpretive work on the paintings of John Singer Sargent. The coverage is insightful and the quality of the printing is superb. It is the best companion publication to the exhibit which is currently held at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. and later to appear in Boston. The official catalog of the exhibit disappoints as it leaves out a number of significant works that are covered under this volume. This is a must for any nineteenth century art enthusiasts and a must for fans of Sargent and portraiture in general.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those who attended National Gallery exhibit, June 27, 1999
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This wonderful paperback is a great buy for anyone who attended the National Gallery exhibit in Washington D.C. recently. The quality of the prints do a great job of capturing the beauty of Sargeant's work. The text is somewhat "high brow" for the layperson, but gives an interesting perspective regarding the works included in the exhibition. The book is an excellent way to remember the exhibit without spending a lot of money on a coffee-table type of book.
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