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Emily Sargent
StyleAmerican Realism
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John Singer Sargent painted his sister Emily in this family portrait. The intimate treatment differs from his formal commissioned portraits. Emily was one of several family members Sargent painted throughout his career.
The artist's affection for his subject shows in the relaxed composition. This portrait remains in a private collection.
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About Emily Sargent
The artist's sister, painted informally by John Singer Sargent You can see it at Private Collection. The intimate treatment differs from his formal commissioned portraits.
You can see it at Private Collection in Unknown, Unknown. John Singer Sargent created it. The intimate treatment differs from his formal commissioned portraits.
Emily Sargent was Sargent's sister and lifelong companion. Family portraits gave him freedom to paint with a looser, more intimate style than his formal society commissions demanded.
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