John Singer Sargent (Full Length): Madame X and Dr. Pozzi

Alternatively, every video has a "thanks" button under it- I appreciate it! John Singer Sargent was the most successful society portrait painter of the Belle Epoque, and having one’s portrait painted by him was seen as an indication of impeccable good taste. In this episode, I look at two paintings...

33 min - Art, Music & Design - Great Art Explained

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