John Singer Sargent

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Early career

Sargent created a portrait of teacher Carolus-Duran in 1879, at the age of 23, but the virtuoso initiative received government permission and revealed the direction his mature work would go. Its participation in the Paris Salon was both a salute to his teacher and an advertisement for portrait commissions. Henry James wrote about Sargent's early work that "the barely 'uncanny' spectacle of a talent on the verge of its career has little more to learn."

Sargent traveled to Spain after leaving Carolus-Duran's atelier. He studied Velázquez's paintings with a passion, admiring the master's art, as well as gathering plans for future projects in his travels. He was entranced by Spanish music and dance. In addition, the trip awakened his own musical ability (which was almost equal to his artistic abilities), as well as his early masterpiece El Jaleo (1882). As a skilled accompanist of both amateur and professional musicians, music will continue to play a significant role in his social life as well. Sargent, especially Gabriel Fauré, became a vocal advocate for contemporary composers. Several Venetian street scene series paintings were gifted with sketches and descriptions that would be useful in later portraiture.

Sargent received several portrait commissions upon his return to Paris. His career was born. He displayed the same tenacity and stamina that allowed him to paint with workman-like tenacity for the next two decades. With numerous non-commissioned portraits of friends and colleagues, he filled in the gaps between commissions and employers. His refined demeanor, impeccable French, and exceptional art made him a standout among the younger portraitists, and his fame quickly expanded. He commanded high rates and turned down unsatisfied sitters. Emil Fuchs, who was learning to paint portraits in oils, was mentored by him.

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