I am an artist myself. Sargent was the greatest portraitist who ever lived. His work has to be seen in person. His skills bordered on magic.

@brigidine37

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@ladycharlotte8693

Жыл бұрын

I agree, in person just amazing

@markhousel2712

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@markhousel2712

Жыл бұрын

@@667hodge everything in art is arguable. What do you have to say to refute that statement?

@friedricengravy6646

Жыл бұрын

I think comparing these 2 artists is like comparing apples to tomatoes. Nirvana to B.B. King. They both present something very different. One is showing the dark reality of average life in that time & the other is presenting a powdered-up dressed for the ball so to speak moment representing high society & fashion. In my opinion, they both employ the perfect approach for their chosen subject. If we were to reverse the subject without swapping styles, the results would b awkward. I view their vision & execution as being equal.

I absolutely love Waldermar, what an absolute delight the way he explains things!! It's just makes everything sound so fascinating and I'm so glad you are posting more video of him. It's a great pleasure 🙏

@MichaelFlynn0

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Waldermar too. What a sensation.

@emmaspera2794

Жыл бұрын

Tu

@bilbilbow5612

Жыл бұрын

Yes an absolute comic genius

Waldemar J.'s films are a guaranteed delight and never disappoint. His knowledge mixed with his unique personal viewpoint produce a most enjoyable experience. Bravo, Mr J. !!!

Another brilliant film by Waldemar the Great as I now call him. Brings art and artists to life like no other.

Even Sargent's teacher in his portrait looked annoyed at how good Sargent was.

@susanmercurio1060

2 жыл бұрын

You're so right. He seems to be thinking, "Oh, really?"

@salassian3162

2 жыл бұрын

Never underestimate how competitive most artists are, even with their best friends and lovers.

This has been added to my Waldemar is the MAN list.

There’s no comparison, they’re so different. I have been a great fan of John Singer Sargent for decades and I think he’s underrated. I hope more people appreciate his paintings

@kindnessfirst9670

Жыл бұрын

He IS underrated- but not by anyone who has ever painted a portrait.

@friedricengravy6646

Жыл бұрын

He is one of my favorite, but I (like many) see or attempt to consider the subject chosen by the painter & then how or why they choose to present those moments in a certain way. In this case, both artists r painting very different subject matter. I think they both employ the perfect approach to each. If we swapped subjects between the two while they both executed their standard style/voice, I think both would create something awkward. We should start knowing that the artist (especially a master) is making a choice in place of assuming they cant draw or paint as representationally as another. When we assume instead that these r intentional choices, then we have a chance to see everything they r communicating. Stylistically u might just prefer Sargents choices, but as much as I love his choices, I do not want to see every subject painted by every artist in the same light.

@ZZ-qy5mv

Жыл бұрын

@@kindnessfirst9670 This is so true!

@johnw9245

3 ай бұрын

I know their styles are different but I don't think there's any comparison. Sargent is a vastly superior artist in my opinion.

Your "poor" daughters are great! Your style of making the series of films is like modern art: personal context, spontaneity and immediacy, very alike the subject matter, really fun and enlightening.

@solbeysbelouche784

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! Lovely girls ❤️

@nobodysbaby5048

Жыл бұрын

🤭

Your viewers should understand that Singer’s interpretation of the privileged, elitists of his time shouldn’t diminish the “Substance” of his work even if he was one of them

@ShaneyElderberry

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if people did the same with the fictions of Henry James and Edith Wharton. Sometimes it seems as though it takes a lot of effort for many people to admire the quality of a work, rather than the subject.

Another satisfying Waldemar documentary. Nice to include the kids.

"...and you know how the French can be, about Americans." Plus lots more dry comedy gold.

Excellent contrast of artists! (A big admirer of Sargent, I had never heard of Sickert). But no need to pit them against each other when they compliment each other in the times. The gilded era wasn't all "it girls" and high society. Neither was it all prostitutes and dark rumors. I think one artist makes me appreciate the other all the more. Thank you!

"...and I forced my own poor daughters to sing it." That's what I like about Waldemar: he's not just knowledgable and eager to spread his knowledge, he also has a great sense of humor. Thank you for uploading these series.

@jeff__w

Жыл бұрын

Was that a joke?

How wonderful. I love Waldemar so much!!! His films are so clever and entertaining. Just a joy to watch! 🤩 I hope he continues making these marvels for years to come. What a treat!

Singer Sargent's watercolours of Venice etc mean that he has an added dimension which makes him the winner hands down.

@charlesfenwick6554

2 жыл бұрын

Total agreement

I would never have conceived of anyone comparing Sickert to Sargent but this was very enjoyable. If I could have the gifts of any artists in history I would have picked Sargent only after JMW Turner.

The curious thing for me is that Madame X is possibly the most beautiful portrait in the world, while admiting Sickert is more substantial, I could never have one of his paintings in my home. Less of all in my room : could you sleep there?

@karlkarlos3545

2 жыл бұрын

I could. Sargent is motly just kitsch.

@sarahwatts7152

2 жыл бұрын

I'd have to hang it over the bed so it wasn't looking at me the whole time. Or you could hang it facing the bed in the guest bedroom when you're having a hard time shifting guests out of the house...

@Palmieres

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlkarlos3545 And what's wrong with that? Putting up a painting just because someone tells you you should like it, even if you don't, is silly. It's perfectly fine to enjoy kitsch if it gives you joy. People can prefer more than one type of art depending on their mood, just like you can listen to lighter or more meaningful music at different times of your life. Art appreciation should be free from guilt or embarrassment. Otherwise it's a chore, rather than a pleasure. Also, Sargent's technical ability is enough to bring a substantial amount of admiration and awe, regardless of theme.

@karlkarlos3545

2 жыл бұрын

@@Palmieres What are you talking about?

@mozartsbumbumsrus7750

2 жыл бұрын

@@Palmieres absolutely! Reminds me if Getty's collection at Sutton Place: crap art by famous artists.

One thing I feel doesn’t get enough love are Sargent’s watercolors. They’re bold and confident with punchy colors and strong contrasts between light and shadow. I love his oil paintings, but his watercolors and charcoal sketches are almost more impressive to me. An oil painting you can tweak over and over again but to be that bold with watercolor takes real flair. His watercolors are also a lot more personal than his portraits, he was painting what he liked and what interested him. They’re gorgeous.

@7kurisu

Жыл бұрын

totally agrre! though i hasten to add that his use of oils were fast and bold, yet incredibly delicate. its true that only a master can be bold with watercolour

Aways, the most sensitive approach and usually the most engaging exploration. However I enjoyed that bit with your daughters, it made me smile and humanized you a bit more. Congratulations on having two beautiful children. Thanks once again for another informative and impactful conversation.

Great programme as always; I think Sargent's watercolours would have deserved a mention, he devoted a great deal of effort to them in his later years, and they show another side of his talent.

Very well done Waldermar [ as always I might add]. As An aging artist now 70, and classically trained Sargent is one of the greatest Portrait artists of all time.[ my opinion.] Sickert on the other hand always looks for the mood of the painting. This can be light, location subject etc. Each followed a different discipline in art. Sickert in the 21st century is the winner. You look into the soul of the man expressing his realty through his art. A genius with canvas and paint. As a professional artist myself i wish I could paint like Sickert, but alas I cannot. Sargent , yes. I hope you can fathom the dichotomy this causes, painting portraits like Sargent but wishing for Sickert. Last note: you refer in your wrap at the end to 18th century, rather than 19th century. no matter it's a fabulous show as all you work testifies. Yes I've watched them all

@barbaraolson600

Жыл бұрын

You sound very talented , please enjoy your talent as it is your gift to you and the world.

Waldemar, you are amazing (as always). Absolutely charming that you included your lovely daughters in this program and the fact that you unearthed the music to that song .... well, obviously you are in a class by yourself and it is much appreciated by many of us, without a doubt. Please don't ever stop. We NEED you! Thank you again, for being great!

Awesome as always. So many juicy tidbits. Sargent wins for me simply because I have a thing for Chinese lanterns and our world is too dark right now. Thank you!

@fleur7891

2 жыл бұрын

I personally agree with you. All art is subjective and what we would enjoy having in our homes is not necessarily what we would appreciate as an artist's success at accomplishing his/her objective in creating their work. Thank you for your comment.

@charlesfenwick6554

2 жыл бұрын

@@fleur7891 Astute comments. There are some great artists whom one would not necessarily want to see all of the time-Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud come to mind. The modern cult of ugliness takes precedence over the pursuit of beauty. Art should represent civilisation at its highest level but some artist particularly contemporary ones wish to drag it down to the lowest level.

Finally some Sargent

A more apt comparison would be Sickert with any of the Ashcan painters.

@johnt3611

2 жыл бұрын

yep, and Sargeant with Joaquin Sorolla. But, I guess that comparison doesn't give you the opportunity to play the "it's grungy and harsh so its better game" that is all too often the default agenda.

I’ve been looking forward to this episode for weeks. It was as advertised! Waldemar is always perfect. ❤

Thank you again and again and..........another rich and wonderful film!!!!!!!!

Absolutely fascinating. It's so much more than just a lecture about Art. The biographies and stories make the artists come alive along with their art. And both become memorable. Thank you. And please keep making these wonderful videos.

🧑🏽‍🎨 I love Perspective ❤️ Specially with Waldemar.. Everything he explains has more meaning, more intense meaning. Definitely my favorite art Documenter 🎨 I wish he could tell my story.

So enjoy your work

@TonyMiller.13

2 жыл бұрын

🧑🏽‍🎨 always do ❤️

Sergeant’s paintings are always a rewarding delight to the eye and sensibility. He adored women and made even ordinary women shine with a spark of beauty. The world Seargent paints is light and radiant. Sickest however was a drear dark drudge… joyless in so many ways… let alone adding in Jack the Ripper. Every time I see a Seargeant painting I thrill to the artist’s skill. The living light in the portraits is something no camera can capture. I don’t see why Seargeant doesn’t win the highest artistic accolades. Just because an artist is crude, I don’t think that makes them a more significant artist. Sergeant is the Mozart of painting portraits… Sickert is the monkey grinder’s organ. Lol!

@johnm9845

Жыл бұрын

Stupid comparison.Just because an artist doesn't float your boat doesn't make him less of an artist. Sickert celebrated life too. In his paintings of music halls, theatres and domestic interior scenes you gain an appreciation of the vitality of popular culture as well as the drabness of lives lived then. He was a man for all seasons unlike Sargent who was studio bound and painted accomplished portraits for fat commissions. Sickert was complex, forthright with a difficult personality, and could never be accused of blandness or conformity. Certainly,he would seem a much more interesting character than Sargent. His American counterpart was admired for his technique but bedevilled by criticisms of superficiality in his portraiture. He later specialised in murals and working en plein air and expressed mixed feelings about his earlier work. You state you don't understand why Sargent doesn't achieve higher praise. However,his reputation has undergone a reappraisal by some critics who admire his work and regard him as a post impressionist.But,then you obviously didn't know that such is your supreme confidence in your ignorance. Indeed it's difficult to take you seriously, particularly when you're simply incapable of correctly spelling the name of a painter you profess to admire so much. How strange.

Pure joy to watch ! Beautiful, just beautiful ! THANK YOU !

Although they were contemporaries I've never thought of making a comparison, which made this documentary all the more enticing. Sargent was indeed tied to the 18th century, but he did it with such bravura and facility that it is impossible not to be drawn to the magic of his paintings. Sickert, on the other hand was indeed more the man of his time. The emotional intensity and the darkness of his paintings were perhaps a portend of the darkness that would engulf Europe in the 20th century. Having said that, he was also still part of an earlier tradition in art that was being pulled down by the Modernism movement in Europe. Looking at them both now in 2022 and detaching them from their time I find them both too interesting to declare winner in this match. A draw? Waldemar should be declared a National Treasure!

@jeffhreid

2 жыл бұрын

How was Sargent tied to the 18th century? He was born in the 19th century and most of his career was in the 20th century. Nothing of his style was typical of the painting of the 18th century. It’s a bit of a nonsensical comment

@isbe1007

Жыл бұрын

Each artist is a perfect expression of separate but parallel life-worlds of Edwardian London. Both are great in their own way, but let's just say it's Waldemar who wins the round!

Made my day. Sargent for me....

Wonderful as always, filled lots of gaps in the lives of these 2 great artists.

The ending by Waldemar was especially brilliant and demonstrates he is the voice that our World needs. Thank you so very much for all that you do! God Bless, and Happy Easter pal!

I´ve just discovered Perspective. It turned a rainy, gray day into something wonderful! Thanks, Waldemar J!

Bardzo dziękuję za kolejną fascynującą podróż do świata sztuki. Z niecierpliwością czekam na każdą kolejną wyprawę. Pozdrowienia z Krakowa!

@bernardgreenwald6959

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Waldemar Januszczak is a great Teacher, Presenter, and Communicator! I will not miss a single one of his videos.

Ahhh... my favorite art critic/historan! Truly a pleasure to watch as Waldemar makes storytelling its own art form. Also, Seargent wins this bout in my opinion. His portraiture is absolutely stunning, and I wish that type of painting was more popular today.

You are a joy to listen to and learn. Thank you so much.

and I "forced" my own poor daughter to sing it. lol. I bet she was happy to do it for dad. Thanks for another wonderful, educational and insightful presentation.

Well done , great singing in behalf of your daughter🙏🏼❤️

Thank you, always interesting!

'Piquant provocation'? Is that what that is? It's in the eye of the beholder, no? Whatever. What is clear is that Sargent appreciated women, while Sickert's eye humiliates them.

@melefth

2 жыл бұрын

Or might Sickert have painted women who were humiliated by the lives they led and the society/milieux they led them in? Perhaps in solidarity?

Thanks for making this video about this kind of art accessible to people from Sickert's side of the tracks. This video is awesome.

I have learned so much by watching your videos! Thank you for putting these together. :)

I love content like this! This is what I need! Thank you thank you 😊

Fabulous as always 💐

Totally wonderful. Thank you Waldemar you are a star!

I just watched your Michelangelo Sistine Chapel Secret documentary today on Sky Arts, 2+ hours beautifully spent. Love the art, the buildings and your story telling is amazing - Thank you so much!

Excellent! Thank you.

Mr Waldemar it has a wonderful way of talking and an admiring knowledge about the subjects that he choose in every video. I love his style, and I think that it has an enormous potential toward the way of telling about arts.

Brilliant again the always interesting Waldemar! Thank you, was riveted. Keep filming Sir.

I love all the amazing work that you’ve done, thank you so much. I enjoy watching all of your productions.🙏🏻🏆🙌

Excellent,excellent,excellent presentation!!! Fascinating and unforgettable.

Wonderful, thank you Waldemar from a Canadian Gautreau who has always studied John Singer Sargent with interest

The second time I've watched this all the way through and just as enjoyable! I think I've watched 15 or perhaps more of Waldy's shows and many podcasts.

Waldemar, my native language is portuguese, but all my life I've studied English and art history. With you, I do both and is always so interesting and amusing. Your work is the best. Thank you.

Waldemar, this is your best art history video yet! I never tire of them and keep on learning from you with your wonderful frank sense of humor. I love your choices of music. I love your daughter's singing - and I assume the piano accompaniment, the minor version of "Daisy, Daisy" and I have a greater appreciation for wide angle photography from the excellent videography throughout the series. As long as you can, please continue making these very enjoyable presentations.

Brilliant, as usual ! !

Just happened across this - what a thoroughly enjoyable hour! Waldemar has such a unique way of presenting that makes his subjects so interesting and compelling to watch. Very thought provoking viewpoints and always injected with a sense of humour or tongue in cheek perspective. Looking out for more - Subscribed.

Wonderful to see your lovely and accomplished girls! I’ve had the great good fortune to have seen that painting up close and personal. I love Sargent’s work….🌖🌗🌒

This show is a real force of tour. So much to admire from these artists and Januszczak’s analysis.

another great treat from Waldemar!! The magic touch is still there.

Thank you for all your work 🙏❤️🙏

Informative and enjoyable! 😎🎉👍👍

Thank you...... As per usual,...fascinating.

Can't believe I'm watching youtube for excellent content. Bravo!

brilliant and compelling as always Waldemar.

There are "van Goghs", "Monets", "Sargents".... this is yet another true Januszczak. Like a true artist, with every brush stroke Waldemar takes you by the hand and leads you into the picture. I sit and watch in amazement.

Love love your documentaries. I feel my soul has been fed. ❤❤

i was just looking for this yesterday after hearing it in waldemar's top 3 on this channel!

So good, so good.

Just fantastic, love your films

I watch anything Waldemar hosts. Another hit!

What an amazing soundtrack on this Art documentary -- a clever highlight is "A Bicycle Built for Two" in a minor key during the description of Sickert's lighting technique.

When I grow up I want to be like Waldemar! :)

I can listen to this guy all day, he's opened my eyes to art, ty

I've only just discovered Waldemar. Brilliant! I'm hooked, I love his insight, his dark sense of humour and truly impressive knowledge in Art History

Great documentary by Waldermar again! ! In the children's book, The family at one end street, the Ruggles call their first daughter Lily Rose after the Sargent painting mentioned at the start of the film. 60 years later I've stumbled on an image and background info. It's never too late to learn stuff! All that chat about Mornington Crescent tickled me as well! Think I'll have to watch it again.

Absolutely fabulous documentary ❤🎉

bravo maestro, your movies are brilliant, interesting and better than a thriller:))and i learn so much.although we know that these two depicted a different side of life and are equally important, the idea of a fight is amusing and kept me glued to the screen. i had a great time and thank you

I love this series as all of Waldy's are so interesting. I've learned so much. Sickert & Sargent need to meet Bellows!

Thanks Waldy..have missed u !

thank you!

Brilliant story telling! 👍🙏

OMGoodness....the best channel on YT since the inception!. wow.

You are brilliant x

"...and I've forced my own poor daughters to sing it". 6:19 Much of the charm of this series comes from the editing in of related materials and I was just thinking how damn charming it was to have these two girls playing and singing this song, especially with their dresses and braces. At that moment, I discovered that these are the daughters of Waldemar. Wow. I love this guy and I love this art series. It's informative and entertaining.

Excellent documentaries

Thank you

The best!

In the contest between Waldemar Januszczak and other art historians, it's a KO for him! This was so creatively presented!

Until the price went up to $25, I used to visit Madam X every year along with other Sargent portraits at the Met in NYC

Brilliant as ever cheers Waldemar!

Excellent....TRULY

Awesome work from both.

❤️ Waldemar This is a very awesome well researched product Sky Arts take note Thank you everyone who make it Best of luck Much respect 💯%✔️

Excellent presentaion- Waldemar can really set the mood..He is the master of all masters!