Frau Hugh Hammersley
1892-1893
Step into the Gilded Age with this dazzling portrait of Mrs. Hugh Hammersley, a famous London hostess who knew exactly how to make an entrance. John Singer Sargent captures her in a lush, crimson velvet gown that seems to shimmer with every loose brushstroke, showcasing his legendary ability to paint fabric so realistically you can almost feel the weight of it. She sits with a relaxed confidence on a gold-trimmed sofa, looking every bit the society queen she was. Sargent was the ultimate celebrity portraitist of his day, and this painting proves why high society clamored to have him capture their likeness.
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- Oil on canvas
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Location: National Gallery, London
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