John Singer Sargent
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John Singer Sargent
Summary
John Singer Sargent is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on January 12, 1856[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 15, 1925[5]. He worked as a painter[6], architectural draftsperson[7], architect[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,917 views/month, #5,316 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Florence[2], John Singer Sargent…
- John Singer Sargent died in London[4].
- John Singer Sargent was born on January 12, 1856[3].
- John Singer Sargent died on April 15, 1925[5].
- John Singer Sargent died on April 14, 1925[11].
- Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
- John Singer Sargent's father was FitzWilliam Sargent[13].
- John Singer Sargent's mother was Mary Newbold Sargent[14].
- John Singer Sargent held citizenship in United States[15].
- John Singer Sargent held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[16].
- John Singer Sargent worked as a painter[6].
- John Singer Sargent's professions included architectural draftsperson[7].
- John Singer Sargent's professions included architect[8].
- John Singer Sargent worked as an artist[9].
- John Singer Sargent's field of work was painting[17].
- John Singer Sargent was educated at Académie Julian[18].
- John Singer Sargent's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
- John Singer Sargent was educated at Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[20].
- A notable student of John Singer Sargent was Harrington Fitzgerald[21].
- A notable student of John Singer Sargent was Mary Foote[22].
- A notable student of John Singer Sargent was Reginald Jerrold-Nathan[23].
- A notable work attributed to John Singer Sargent is Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau)[24].
- A notable work attributed to John Singer Sargent is El Jaleo[25].
- A notable work attributed to John Singer Sargent is The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit[26].
- A notable work attributed to John Singer Sargent is Carnation, Lily, Lily and Rose[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1856-01-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1925-04-15[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0f42cd7a-a10c-4cb0-9325-ad8380879b92[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Florence[2], John Singer Sargent… he was born on January 12, 1856[3]. His father was FitzWilliam Sargent[13]. His mother was Mary Newbold Sargent[14].
Education
Educated at Académie Julian[18], an art academy[33], in France[34], founded in 1867[35]; Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], an art academy[36], in France[37], founded in 1797[38], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[39]; and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[20], an art academy[40], in Italy[41], headquartered in Florence[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], architectural draftsperson[7], architect[8], and artist[9]. John Singer Sargent's field of work was painting[17]. Notable students include Harrington Fitzgerald[21], Mary Foote[22], and Reginald Jerrold-Nathan[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau)[24], a painting[43], founded in 1884[44]; El Jaleo[25], a painting[45], founded in 1882[46]; The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit[26], a painting[47], in United States[48], founded in 1882[49]; Carnation, Lily, Lily and Rose[27], a painting[50], founded in 1885[51]; Gassed[52], a painting[53], founded in 1919[54]; and The Misses Vickers[55], a painting[56], founded in 1884[57].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[58], a civil decoration[59], in Prussia[60], founded in 1842[61] and Pour le Mérite[62], a courage award[63], in Prussia[64], founded in 1740[65].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 15, 1925[5] and April 14, 1925[11]. John Singer Sargent passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[66]. He is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
John Singer Sargent ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,917 views/month, #5,316 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
FAQs
Where was John Singer Sargent born?
John Singer Sargent was born in Florence[2].
Where did John Singer Sargent die?
John Singer Sargent died in London[4].
Who were John Singer Sargent's parents?
John Singer Sargent's father was FitzWilliam Sargent[13]. John Singer Sargent's mother was Mary Newbold Sargent[14].
What did John Singer Sargent do for work?
John Singer Sargent worked as painter[6], architectural draftsperson[7], architect[8], and artist[9].
Where did John Singer Sargent go to school?
John Singer Sargent was educated at Académie Julian[18], Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[20].
What awards did John Singer Sargent receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[58] and Pour le Mérite[62].