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"Las Meninas (after Velazquez)"

John Singer Sargent (i) - Oil On Canvas (i) - 1879

The Artist and His Work

John Singer Sargent, one of the leading portrait painters of his generation, was an American artist who lived and worked in Europe from January 12, 1856, until his death on April 14, 1925. His oeuvre includes over 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings. Sargent's work is characterized by remarkable technical facility, particularly in his ability to draw with a brush, which has inspired both admiration and criticism for its supposed superficiality. Las Meninas, one of Sargent's most famous works, was completed in 1879 after the artist traveled to Madrid to study at the MuseoNacional del Prado. The painting reflects Sargent's shift towards portraiture and his interest in Spanish art and culture.

The Painting and Its Significance

Las Meninas is a masterpiece of portraiture, featuring four young maids of honor (las meninas) attending to a royal infant in the foreground. The background depicts a grand room with a mirror reflecting the image of the king and queen, who are absent from the scene but implied as observers. The painting is notable for its innovative composition, which challenges traditional notions of portraiture by incorporating multiple perspectives and viewpoints. Sargent's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, creating a sense of movement and dynamism that is characteristic of his work.

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