john singer sargent
Definition
Proper noun: - John Singer Sargent: An American painter, renowned for his portraits of wealthy and influential figures in society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Florence, Italy, to American parents and spent much of his life in Europe.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition of works by John Singer Sargent.
- Her portrait was painted by John Singer Sargent, capturing her elegance perfectly.
- Art historians often study John Singer Sargent for his masterful technique and depiction of the Gilded Age.
Advanced Usage
- "A Sargent": Sometimes used metonymically to refer to a portrait by the artist, implying a work of high society portraiture with a particular luminous, fluid style.
- The family's wealth was evident; their ancestor's likeness was a genuine Sargent hanging in the hall.
Variants and Related Words
- Sargentian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style of John Singer Sargent.
- The painter's use of light and brushwork was distinctly Sargentian.
Synonyms
- Portraitist: A painter who specializes in portraits.
- Society painter: An artist known for painting portraits of fashionable or aristocratic people.
Related Phrases
- "To sit for Sargent": A historical phrase meaning to have one's portrait painted by John Singer Sargent, which was considered a mark of social status.
- It was the ultimate social accolade for a lady of her time to sit for Sargent.
Noun
-
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
