John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent, born in 1856 in Florence and died in 1925 in London, was an American portrait painter known for his elegant and refined portraits of high society. His works, such as 'Portrait of Madame X' and 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit,' are celebrated for their sophistication and psychological depth. Sargent's ability to capture the character and elegance of his subjects and his contributions to portraiture have established him as a leading figure in late 19th and early 20th-century art.