Mrs. Joshua Montgomery Sears, 1899 by John Singer Sargent
Canvas Print - 15281-SAR
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USAOriginal Size: 147.6 x 96.8 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $48.80 USD
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*Max printing size: 41.3 x 26.9 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Mrs. Joshua Montgomery Sears" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
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Painting Information
John Singer Sargent's "Mrs. Joshua Montgomery Sears," painted in 1899, is an exquisite example of the artist's ability to combine society portraiture with subtle psychological depth. The subject, an elegant lady of Boston society, is captured in a moment of poised contemplation. The composition is arresting; she is seated in an ornate chair, her body angled slightly away from the viewer, yet her head turns to engage us directly with an almost inquisitive gaze.
Sargent's mastery of light is on full display here. The glow that bathes Mrs. Sears, particularly her face and the delicate folds of her white gown, adds a sense of ethereal grace. The dress itself is a marvel of texture, with its shimmering satin and gauzy, semi-transparent sleeves that convey both luxury and fragility. Notice how the soft pink roses she holds are mirrored in the subtle blush of her cheeks, drawing the eye to her face. There’s an intriguing juxtaposition in her expression – she is both composed and slightly distant, as if her thoughts are elsewhere, beyond the confines of the room she inhabits.
The background, dark and non-descript, serves to focus our attention entirely on the sitter. Sargent’s brushwork, loose yet precise, creates a sense of immediacy, making Mrs. Sears feel as though she might move at any moment. It's a portrait that embodies the elegance and social status of the sitter while hinting at the layers of complexity beneath the surface.
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