Lady With The Rose (Charlotte Louise Burckhardt) (1882)
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** John Singer Sargent, a master of portrait painting, reveals his exceptional talent in this resplendent artwork titled "Lady With The Rose" (Charlotte Louise Burckhardt) from 1882. The portrait features the poised and graceful figure of Charlotte Louise Burckhardt, clad in an opulent black dress that melds timeless elegance with the intricate styles of the 19th century. Her attire, festooned with ruffles and transparent lace at the neckline and cuffs, underscores her genteel status and refined taste.Sargent's brushwork brings Charlotte to life, capturing a certain softness in her expression contrasted with a confident pose that suggests both the delicacy and strength of her personality. Holding a white rose gently in her right hand, she seems to be offering it to the viewer, adding a symbolic layer to the painting that may allude to themes of love, purity, or transience.The use of lighting in this portrait is subtle yet striking, focusing on the subject’s face and the rose, illuminating them against a softly muted background. This technique not only highlights her youthful complexion and the fresh bloom of the rose but also creates an atmosphere filled with elegance and quiet introspection."Lady With The Rose" captures the essence of Sargent's artistic prowess—his ability to merge realism with a sense of immediacy and emotional depth.
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Born in Florence to American expatriate parents, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) is considered Europe's leading portrait painter of the Edwardian era. He was educated at both Accademia delle Belle Arti and Paris's École des Beaux Arts. While in Paris, under the guidance of Émile–Auguste Carolus–Duran, a portraitist and muralist, Sargent learned to paint directly from observation without first sketching, employing a fluidity, influenced by the Impressionists. Sargent created more than 2,900 paintings, mainly portraits and landscapes from his travels across the Atlantic, Europe, the Middle East and America.