Artwork
Portrait of Charles Deering
Portrait of Charles Deering is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Charles Deering is a 1917 oil painting by John Singer Sargent, held in the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Charles Deering, an American businessman and art collector, seated outdoors in a wicker chair, dressed in a light-colored suit and straw hat, set against a blurred waterfront backdrop.
Technique & Style
Sargent employed thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto technique, particularly in rendering Deering's clothing and the chair, while using direct light to highlight the subject's face and hands.
History & Provenance
Painted during Sargent's later career, the work reflects his continued skill as a portraitist, and is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
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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