John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) - Vernon Lee - N04787 - National Gallery

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.