John Singer Sargent Realism Impressionism American Painter 1856 –1925 5 Stars Worthy

John Singer Sargent Realism Impressionism American Painter 1856 –1925 5 Stars Worthy
Reviewed by Teresita Blanco

John Singer Sargent did more than 900 oil paintings, in addition to 2000 watercolor paintings. He trained in Paris, before starting his career in London. Since he learned to painting in France, the art historians call Sargent a French painter. Regardless, he mostly painted genre scenes, middle class leisure and portraits. All these paintings focused on the fashion of the day. It captured the impression of watching a crowd pass by. As such, Sargent paid a lot of attention to dresses.

The first painting shows Mrs. Phipps in a black and white dress. This painting does emphasis on her fashionable wear. The eye wanders from the dress to the face. This painting has a lot of cute things to attract the eye. Apparently, Mrs. Phipps received the flower from a lover. She gingerly plays with the flower while looking at the viewer. This lovely painting by Sargent deserves 5 stars rating.

In this oriental painting, Sargent shows a crowd of Muslim women. These maidens must have belonged to a nearby semi nomadic village. The title of the painting refers to their lovely cashmere robes. They shimmer beautifully against the barren background. Two maidens gaze back at the viewer. This beautiful painting by Sargent deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows middle class leisure. As such, these party goers went to ride a boat. Though painted in an impressionism style, the scenery shows a lot of realism. Nothing else needs to be said. I simply like this painting. 5 stars for Sargent

These Hesperides, daughters of Atlas, tend to the garden of bliss. Their father watches over their sleep. The constellations look pretty neat in the globe. In any case, this cute painting by Sargent deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting two little girls among the flowers. They light up the lanterns before the night descends. This adorable scene gets 5 stars rating.

Unlike regular impressionism paintings, this one shows a night scene. This painting focuses on a dance. The strange light comes from the stage ground. It was a complicated light system developed during the time. The dancer looks cool with the light beneath her. The musicians too look creepy. This cabaret scene deserves 5 stars rating.

This genre painting shows the orchestra practicing. The performers in the foreground stand out the most. This painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This portrait shows a Mrs. so and so. Many impressionism painters of the day enjoyed painting women and women fashion. They saw them as beautiful eye candy. Following that format, Sargent draws attention to Mrs. Raphael's necklace. This painting by John Singer Sargent deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, lady Macbeth has a crown in her hands. She sees her dark ambition about to come to fruition. Truly, quite the epic scene. Her dress has lot of details. 5 stars for John Singer Sargent.

This painting shows a mother and her two children. They smile very prettily. This beautiful family deserves 5 stars rating .

Another beautiful portrait by Sargent. This maiden sports a pretty green dress. She carries herself in a manor befitting the upper class. 5 stars for John Singer Sargent.

The last painting shows a family. The decorations about them shows that they belonged to the old noble family, specifically the family of the Sun King. Interesting enough, the wife stands out the most. She must be the direct decedent of the Sun King. Truly, this last painting deserves 5 stars rating. I hope that you like this short Sargent Impressionism review.