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Ena and Betty, Daughters of Asher and Mrs Wertheimer (1901). John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925). Oil paint on canvas. Tate.

This is one of a series of portraits Sargent was commissioned to make of the family of the art dealer Asher Wertheimer. Sargent befriended the family and Wertheimer helped Sargent obtain commissions. This portrait shows Wertheimer’s eldest daughters, Helena (Ena) and Elizabeth (Betty). Sargent was attracted by the charm of the Wertheimer family, especially the vivacity of Ena (right), something which is clearly revealed in this portrait. The different textures of the sisters’ dresses are skilfully evoked, the rich depth of Betty’s red velvet contrasting with the shine of Ena’s white damask.

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Portrait of a Young Man, Giovanni Boldini

Medium: oil,canvas

https://www.wikiart.org/en/giovanni-boldini/portrait-of-a-young-man

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Christmas

J.C. Leyendecker

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Music Lesson by Emile Pierre Metzmacher (French, 1815–1890)

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Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, 1825, Thomas Lawrence

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Nonchaloir (Repose), 1911, John Singer Sargent

Medium: oil,canvas

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Le Dessinateur de papiers peints - 1er cahier - Ovide Reynard, C. E. Clerget, Marchand, Buffardin et Lenfant, ameublements dessinés par A. Bertschinger, Fourny et Marchand - 19th c. - via Musée des Arts Décoratifs