Still amazed by the direct simplicity of these charcoal portraits-- and glad that this exhibition was mounted even in a time when few could visit and enjoy the works, though the gallery was filled and waiting. We tend to forget-- here where I live a local museum (MART) had mounted a show to display a newly-restored Caravaggio masterpiece, along with related masterful works...and nothing but the video tour remains. Not a soul could visit the museum during lockdown. Celebrate our current open access to original works of art, and try to see actual works as often as possible. It makes a difference.
For as much as I don't like watercolors (of his- I don't like the medium specifically) his charcoals are mesmerizing. I could look at the detail of these all day. thanks.
Placing great importance on the value of master drawings, I simply cannot look at Sargent's drawings without stating the obvious. And that is, for those who have seriously studied the best drawings throughout art history, I find these quite minor when compared to all the better artists. There is a degree of insipidity of "vision", while executed with much crowd-pleasing flashiness using a whole slew of what I must call "illustrator's tricks". Again, for me, Sargent's drawings (paintings, too!) do not measure up very well in the annals of Fine Art. The vision is always quite maudlin. I can understand his popularity because, on the surface, general likeness is depicted, but always with an eye on commercialism.
I watched this with a smile on my face because these drawings are wonderful and I enjoyed them so much. Thank you.
Too short! It was so brilliant thank you
Incredible display of line skills, expressionism and accuracy.
Still amazed by the direct simplicity of these charcoal portraits-- and glad that this exhibition was mounted even in a time when few could visit and enjoy the works, though the gallery was filled and waiting. We tend to forget-- here where I live a local museum (MART) had mounted a show to display a newly-restored Caravaggio masterpiece, along with related masterful works...and nothing but the video tour remains. Not a soul could visit the museum during lockdown. Celebrate our current open access to original works of art, and try to see actual works as often as possible. It makes a difference.
JSS revived in the 21st century. Amazing artist.
I saw the show at the Morgan Library in nyc. It was spectacular!
For as much as I don't like watercolors (of his- I don't like the medium specifically) his charcoals are mesmerizing. I could look at the detail of these all day. thanks.
This was very enjoyable! Thank you!
Excellent. Thank you.
I wish I could view these in person
Thank you for this lovely tour.
Thank you so much for sharing these drawings with me!
thank you!
Very good. Thanks for posting.
Amazing !!!
Stunning.
Salamat po
This video's a wonderful souvenir of the exhibition I saw at The Morgan Library in the Winter of 2019.
Thank you for sharing this
Very good !
I really enjoyed this, thanks.
Thanks for the video
I click like even before i watch
✍🖤.
calling them influencers made me choke lmao
Imagine your middle name and surname being occupations
Sad. A life of deception ,likes, scandals and near corruption.
As is usually the case, the narration ruins the video. Ridiculous commentary.
Placing great importance on the value of master drawings, I simply cannot look at Sargent's drawings without stating the obvious. And that is, for those who have seriously studied the best drawings throughout art history, I find these quite minor when compared to all the better artists. There is a degree of insipidity of "vision", while executed with much crowd-pleasing flashiness using a whole slew of what I must call "illustrator's tricks". Again, for me, Sargent's drawings (paintings, too!) do not measure up very well in the annals of Fine Art. The vision is always quite maudlin. I can understand his popularity because, on the surface, general likeness is depicted, but always with an eye on commercialism.