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The Art Newspaper, November 2004
'....these three volumes not only achieve the highest standards of scholarship but also of book production'
The Sunday Telegraph, November 28 2004
'This superb monument of art scholarship finally does justice to the greatest portrait painter of all time.'
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
An absolutely superb collection of paintings by the renowned artist John Singer Sargent. The paintings themselves are, for the most part, printed in high-quality colour. Having viewed some of Sargents paintings in the museum, this collection is about as good as it gets without having to travel around the globe to view his paintings. The book itself is a sturdy hardback with good-quality binding. The book contains a large amount of information about each painting, from small biographies of the sitters themselves to commentaries about Sargent's relationships with his various clients. Even included are small items like preparitory sketches and information relating to Sargent's studio and residence.
Quite simply, an excellent resource. Expensive, but well worth obtaining a copy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Sargent said. Well, then he must have lost a lot of friends and lucky for us as he left amazing protraits.
This book completes the trilogy of portrait volumes by Sargent
I always loved his paintings as they reveal much about the individuality and personality of the sitters.
With over two hundred portraits and portrait sketches in oil and watercolor painted between 1900 and the artist's death in 1925, this book lets you dive into the world of one of the best portrait painters of his time. If one loves portraits, this is a book or better the triology one does not want to miss.
This book completes the trilogy of portrait volumes by Sargent
I always loved his paintings as they reveal much about the individuality and personality of the sitters.
With over two hundred portraits and portrait sketches in oil and watercolor painted between 1900 and the artist's death in 1925, this book lets you dive into the world of one of the best portrait painters of his time. If one loves portraits, this is a book or better the triology one does not want to miss.
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He Only Gets Better!!
20 Mar 2004
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I wasn't sure that volume 3 could live up to the beauty of the first two volumes, but it certainly does, even surpassing them in some ways. Sargent has honed his skills as a portrait painter to such an extent that, in many of these paintings, all that's left is the essence of what he wanted to convey about a sitter. Like any artist, he has his ups and downs, but when he's good it's absolutely breathtaking. These three volumes are all magnificent, among my favorite art books I've ever seen. The vast majority are in color, and the writing about each painting is always interesting, including references from critics, diaries, and even photos of him painting. On page 102 is the wonderful portrait of Mrs. Fiske Warren and her Daughter, Rachel. Next to it are photos of Sargent painting them! Wow!
This is a book, like the first two volumes, that you can return to over and over again. It always has a new detail or personality to interest you. Also, if you like Sargent, get the book "Sargent Abroad" which concentrates more on his outdoor work. I'm not sure any other artist ever had such a natural talent, to be able to paint so many different subjects so well.
This is a book, like the first two volumes, that you can return to over and over again. It always has a new detail or personality to interest you. Also, if you like Sargent, get the book "Sargent Abroad" which concentrates more on his outdoor work. I'm not sure any other artist ever had such a natural talent, to be able to paint so many different subjects so well.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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16 July 2009
I've recently bought the first two volumes and won't be buying the 3rd. Like one reviewer Heather before me said, most of the pictures are only a quarter to half the size of the page with text next to them. There are some full page color plates, just not enough in comparison to the smaller ones. The binding of the book is not bad at all, it seems sturdy. Again, my only complaint is not enough full page color plates.
Here's a webcam video I've created on the first volume in which the layouts of the color plates are the same for all 3 volumes.
Here's a webcam video I've created on the first volume in which the layouts of the color plates are the same for all 3 volumes.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Artist and Teacher
16 Aug 2005
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If art alone can teach the next generation of artists by the virtue of it's beauty and technical precision, Mr. Sargent's work is a master course all students must enroll. He divides the canvas into two distinct color families of light and dark and assigns them both temperatures he adheres to throughout the painting process. His colors fall within five distinct values which in it's simplicity empowers his brush with emotional impact second to none. Each reproduction whether it is in color or tone speaks to a new generation the great truths once understood by art teachers and taught in schools across America. Now, only a few understand these principles and even less master them to the level of Mr. Sargent, Anders Zorn and Franz Hal.
This book is worth it's weight in gold as a resource to teach and inspire not only for students but professionals alike. Let Mr. Sargent bring you back to a day when art was produced by a master's hand and had the precision of technical achievement alongside artistic beauty. Let each brush stroke teach you about modeling form and creating emotional impact that will inspire you to new heights and astonish the next generation.
This book is worth it's weight in gold as a resource to teach and inspire not only for students but professionals alike. Let Mr. Sargent bring you back to a day when art was produced by a master's hand and had the precision of technical achievement alongside artistic beauty. Let each brush stroke teach you about modeling form and creating emotional impact that will inspire you to new heights and astonish the next generation.
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