John Singer Sargent - "An Italian Model", ca. 1900

Ira Spanierman discusses celebrated American artist John Singer Sargents "An Italian Model". In this oil sketch, Sargent depicts a sympathetic Italian man who appears engaged with the artist in some way. Painted around 1900, this picture, whose fascinating provenance includes intimate members of Sargents circle as well as the City Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom, will be included in the forthcoming John Singer Sargent Catalogue Raisonné.

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[ejdf870]

As a realist painter for over 20 years, I can confidently say that John Singer Sargent is THE greatest bravura painter that has ever lived. No painter I know had as much flair and technical facility. And, Yes, I am including Rubens, Velazquez, Van Dyck, or anyone else you want to compare him to.

[spanierman]

Thank you for responding to Mr. Spanierman’s utube video. We are glad to know that you and other painters today continue to admire Sargent’s bravura and are keeping up the realist tradition! Best, Lisa N. Peters (Director of Research, Spanierman Gallery, New York)

[spanierman]

we were hoping to put this work in its historical context in a short period of time. we're happy to use this forum to discuss the painting in more detail--let us know if we can answer any questions for you!

[dianemerq]

John Singer Sargent is on my fathers blood line side of the family

[hermanzoon]

In my understanding of Sargent's technique of painting the eyes last, and having seen many of his paintings up close, it seems to me that in some instances we cannot say "the eyes are unfinished." If a few flicks of the brush captured the eyes and were all that was needed to bring life to the painting, then detailed eyes are unnecessary. "Detail," as in painting every hair, mole, eyelash, does not a great painting make.

[ejdf870]

Your very welcome.

[gickyflo]

you have nothing to say about this painting