Though American, both Whistler and Sargent worked and exhibited in Europe. Their patrons were often the wealthy industrialists who characterized the Gilded Age.
c. 1862–1900 C.E.
Though American, both Whistler and Sargent worked and exhibited in Europe. Their patrons were often the wealthy industrialists who characterized the Gilded Age.
c. 1862–1900 C.E.
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A critic accused Whistler of “flinging paint at the public” when he saw this painting, so Whistler sued him.
Contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley discusses the seduction of Sargent's portraits as luxury goods and events of class
Singer Sargent’s evocative canvas turns a sweet, ordinary scene into a symphony of shapes and colors.
Celebrating America's place in the world
Sargent studied the work of Velázquez, and those lessons paid off in this painting of a Bostonian’s daughters.
This dramatic dance scene captures a moment in time on an enormous scale.
It was all fun and games until the artist painted a woman’s bare shoulder and showed it to a scandalized public.
Nothing says “I love you” like depicting your girlfriend as a “prop” without mood, personality, or expression!
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Starting from the views granted by the doors and windows of the bohío in ‘The Wake’, we will consider how Francisco Oller approached different features of the Puerto Rican landscape through Impressionism, his preferred style for representing the natural world. Landscape paintings of ceiba and palm trees, as well as representations of fruits like plantains and coconuts, will also allow us to explore themes of nationalism and cultural identity in 19th century Puerto Rico.
Join Dr. Tamara Calcaño and Dr. Maya Jimenez for this teaching webinar.