Study for "John Singer Sargent"
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
This plaster portrait of Saint-Gaudens' close friend, the rising young painter, John Singer Sargent, was one of the last he did before returning to New York after being based in Paris for three years(1877-1880). This is the smallest medallion he ever modeled. Its spontaneous sketch-like appearance (no border ornamentation, scribbled lettering) depicts the painter with tousled hair and scruffy beard, a direct contrast to Sargent's formal public persona.
Artist
Date of Birth
(1848-1907)
Date
1880
Medium
Plaster
Dimensions
2 1/4 in. (5.715 cm.), diam.
Accession #
1999.1
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Sargent
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Category
Subject
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