Sargent and Fashion

Sargent and Fashion explores the relationship between painting and dress, showcasing Sargent's ability to make fashion a part of his artistic repertoire. It features contributions from leading thinkers and reproductions of major portraits and costumes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Sargent and Fashion delves into the intricate interplay between painting and dress,spanning a range of subjects such as portraits, performance, gender expression, and the New Woman. In a conversation with fellow artist Graham Robertson in the summer of 1894, John Singer Sargent expressed his belief that the coat, in essence, served as a picture, emphasizing its ability to capture the essence of his sitter's figure. Renowned for his talent in creating flattering and captivating portraits, Sargent simultaneously pursued his artistic vision. Instead of merely mirroring contemporary fashion, Sargent integrated fashion into his artistic repertoire. He frequently selected the clothing his sitters wore, meticulously pinned their garments, or draped fabric around them, all with the aim of crafting visually stunning compositions that would be immortalized on canvas through his exceptional artistic abilities.

Contributions from a multitude of esteemed scholars and lavish reproductions of significant portraits and exquisite costumes from the period enrich this publication, providing a fresh and vital perspective on one of the most celebrated and fashionable artists of all time.

Weight: 1464g
Dimension: 213 x 299 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849768948