John Singer Sargent: Portraits in Charcoal

In 1907, at the height of his success as a portraitist, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) astonished the transatlantic art world when he stopped painting portraits in oil. Afterwards, he switched to charcoal, producing several hundred portraits of individuals recognized for their accomplishments in fields such as art, music, literature and theater.
This exhibition is organized by the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C., and the Morgan Library & Museum, New York. The presentation of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is made possible with lead funding from Ann S. and Samuel M. Mencoff. Additional support is provided by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Carter, Andrew Oliver Jr. and the American Portrait Gala Endowment. Richard Ormond is guest curator of the exhibition. The curator of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is Robyn Asleson, Curator of Prints and Drawings. The curator of the exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum is Laurel O. Peterson, Moore Curatorial Fellow, Department of Drawings and Prints.
The exhibition was held at the National Portrait Gallery, February 28, 2020 - March 13, 2020

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  • @beverlykandraceffinger3764
    @beverlykandraceffinger3764Ай бұрын

    Still amazed by the direct simplicity of these charcoal portraits-- and glad that this exhibition was mounted even in a time when few could visit and enjoy the works, though the gallery was filled and waiting. We tend to forget-- here where I live a local museum (MART) had mounted a show to display a newly-restored Caravaggio masterpiece, along with related masterful works...and nothing but the video tour remains. Not a soul could visit the museum during lockdown. Celebrate our current open access to original works of art, and try to see actual works as often as possible. It makes a difference.

  • @MsGaella
    @MsGaella26 күн бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @marianclough8577
    @marianclough85773 ай бұрын

    I watched this with a smile on my face because these drawings are wonderful and I enjoyed them so much. Thank you.

  • @kenneth1767
    @kenneth17672 жыл бұрын

    JSS revived in the 21st century. Amazing artist.

  • @kevenquinlan
    @kevenquinlan5 ай бұрын

    For as much as I don't like watercolors (of his- I don't like the medium specifically) his charcoals are mesmerizing. I could look at the detail of these all day. thanks.

  • @Eternal-ReTuning
    @Eternal-ReTuning Жыл бұрын

    Incredible display of line skills, expressionism and accuracy.

  • @caileanparis9998
    @caileanparis99983 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could view these in person

  • @VirginiaBarber-nv9hj
    @VirginiaBarber-nv9hj3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing these drawings with me!

  • @tanishsingh5260
    @tanishsingh52603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this lovely tour.

  • @algernonwolfwhistle6351
    @algernonwolfwhistle6351 Жыл бұрын

    Very good. Thanks for posting.

  • @xjAlbert
    @xjAlbert2 жыл бұрын

    This video's a wonderful souvenir of the exhibition I saw at The Morgan Library in the Winter of 2019.

  • @ArtHistoryProfessor
    @ArtHistoryProfessor Жыл бұрын

    Stunning.

  • @lucianonevesvfx
    @lucianonevesvfx4 ай бұрын

    Amazing !!!

  • @Andomalo
    @Andomalo7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @hijayang4416
    @hijayang4416 Жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @cellison9414
    @cellison94143 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this, thanks.

  • @ronaldi9571
    @ronaldi95713 жыл бұрын

    Very good !

  • @SharifD-PaletteAnArtdsb
    @SharifD-PaletteAnArtdsb2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video

  • @alrasyidpencil4902
    @alrasyidpencil49022 жыл бұрын

    I click like even before i watch

  • @nickrodis6862
    @nickrodis68624 ай бұрын

    Salamat po

  • @alexport5419
    @alexport541911 ай бұрын

    calling them influencers made me choke lmao

  • @KpxUrz5745
    @KpxUrz57453 ай бұрын

    Placing great importance on the value of master drawings, I simply cannot look at Sargent's drawings without stating the obvious. And that is, for those who have seriously studied the best drawings throughout art history, I find these quite minor when compared to all the better artists. There is a degree of insipidity of "vision", while executed with much crowd-pleasing flashiness using a whole slew of what I must call "illustrator's tricks". Again, for me, Sargent's drawings (paintings, too!) do not measure up very well in the annals of Fine Art. The vision is always quite maudlin. I can understand his popularity because, on the surface, general likeness is depicted, but always with an eye on commercialism.

  • @bozoclown2098
    @bozoclown20988 ай бұрын

    Sad. A life of deception ,likes, scandals and near corruption.

  • @byronbuchanan3066
    @byronbuchanan30663 ай бұрын

    As is usually the case, the narration ruins the video. Ridiculous commentary.