Artwork
Cecil Harrison
Cecil Harrison is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Southampton City Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Cecil Harrison is a portrait painted in oil by John Singer Sargent in 1894. It is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young man, Cecil Harrison, dressed in a dark suit with a white turtleneck, standing on a patterned rug against a dark red wall. His hands are in his pockets, and the overall atmosphere is subdued.
Technique & Style
Sargent's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The work is characteristic of his portrait style, which was influenced by his training in Paris and his travels across Europe and the United States.
History & Provenance
The painting was executed in 1894 by John Singer Sargent, an American expatriate artist. It is now held in the Nationalmuseum.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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