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The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent In His World,New
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A Wall Street Journal and Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year Longlisted for the Plutarch AwardA bold new biography of the legendary painter John Singer Sargent, stressing the unruly emotions and furtive desires that drove his innovative work and defined the transatlantic, fin de sicle culture he inhabited.A great American artist, John Singer Sargent is also an abiding enigma. While dressing like a businessman and crafting a highly respectable persona, he scandalized viewers on both sides of the Atlantic with the frankness and sensuality of his work. He charmed the nouveaux riches as well as the old money, but he reserved his greatest sympathies for Bedouins, Spanish dancers, and the gondoliers of Venice. At the height of his renown in Britain and America, he quit his lucrative portraitpainting career to concentrate on allegorical murals with religious themesand on nude drawings of male models that he kept to himself.In The Grand Affair, the historian Paul Fisher offers a vivid life of the buttonedup artist and his unbuttoned work. Sargents nervy, edgy portraits exposed illicit or dark feelings in himself and his sittersfeelings that high society on both sides of the Atlantic found fascinating and offputting. Fisher traces Singers life from his wandering transEuropean childhood to the salons of Paris, and the scandals and enthusiasms he caused, and on to London. There he mixed with eccentrics and aristocrats, and the likes of Henry James and Oscar Wilde, while at the same time forming a close relationship with a lightweight boxer who became his model, valet, and traveling partner. In later years, Sargent met up with his friend and patron Isabella Stewart Gardner around the world and devoted himself to a new model, the African American elevator operator and parttime contortionist Thomas McKeller, who would become the subject of some of Sargents most daring and powerful work.Illuminating Sargents restless itinerary, Fisher explores the enigmas of fin de sicle sexuality and art, fashioning a biography that grants the man and his paintings new and intense life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World'? A: The book provides a bold biography of painter John Singer Sargent, emphasizing the emotions and desires that influenced his work and the cultural context of his time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Paul Fisher, a historian who explores Sargent's life and artistic journey.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the biography? A: Key themes include Sargent's enigmatic personality, his relationships with various cultural figures, and the exploration of fin de siècle sexuality and art.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 496 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Grand Affair'? A: The book was published on November 1, 2022.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: This book is categorized under Criticism.
- Q: Is there any specific condition noted for the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of Sargent's personal life? A: Readers can expect insights into Sargent's childhood, his relationships with aristocrats and eccentrics, and his evolving artistic focus, including his connection with models like Thomas McKeller.
- Q: Does the book discuss Sargent's famous portraits? A: Yes, the book delves into Sargent's portraits, exploring the complex emotions and societal reactions they elicited.