Miss Mathilde Townsend, 1907 - Public domain scenic painting
Summary
Miss Mathilde Townsend
John Singer Sargent -- American painter
1907
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Oil on canvas
152.7 x 101.6 cm (60 1/8 x 40 in.)
Gift of the sitter, Mrs. Sumner Welles
1952.3.1
Jpg: National Gallery DC
John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was recognized as the leading portraitist in England and the United States at the turn of the century, John Singer Sargent was acclaimed for his elegant and very stylish depictions of high society. Known for his technical ability, he shunned traditional academic precepts in favor of a modern approach towards technique, color, and form, thereby making his special contribution to the history of grand manner portraiture.
Date
1907
Source
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Copyright info
public domain