{"title":"Richard Ormond","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Ormond’s works offer an insightful exploration into the lives and artistry of prominent painters, with a special focus on the legacy of John Singer Sargent. His books blend scholarly research with vivid narrative, revealing the cultural contexts and personal histories behind celebrated artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find Ormond’s writing both engaging and illuminating, deepening appreciation for artistic mastery and the historical significance of his subjects. His careful attention to detail makes his books indispensable for anyone passionate about art history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-singer-sargent-by-richard-ormond-9781913107468","title":"John Singer Sargent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive catalogue of Sargent's charcoal portraits, capturing high society, professions, and the arts in an era of profound transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison with his portraits in oil, \u003cem\u003eJohn Singer Sargent\u003c\/em\u003e's charcoal portraits are relatively little known. In this authoritative new volume, Richard Ormond documents the nearly 700 drawings that make up this distinct strand of Sargent's oeuvre. These portraits capture the essence of British and American high society in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, portraying an elite clientele that includes aristocracy, royalty, politicians, artists, writers, actors, financiers, and philanthropists. Among Sargent's subjects are such prominent figures as the Astors, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Du Ponts, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Ethel Barrymore, W. B. Yeats, and Winston Churchill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough renowned for his paintings of women, these charcoal portraits also reveal Sargent's interest in depicting athletes across a variety of sports, from cricket and fencing to football and polo. This shift in subject matter from prewar to postwar, along with a sparser style characteristic of his charcoal work, casts new light on Sargent's depictions of the period's social landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving letters between Sargent and his patrons, reminiscences recorded in contemporary diaries, and David McKibbin's extensive correspondence with sitters, both document the portraits and provide a vivid and human picture of the artist at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362744123628,"sku":"9781913107468","price":154.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3743173482869.jpg?v=1772899635"},{"product_id":"sargent-and-spain-by-sarah-cash-9780300266467","title":"Sargent and Spain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSargent and Spain\u003c\/em\u003e explores John Singer Sargent’s fascination with Spain, as seen in stunning landscapes, architectural views, figure studies, and scenes of everyday life, for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican artist John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) experienced Spain, including the picturesque island of Majorca, as a source of rejuvenation and inspiration. \u003cem\u003eSargent and Spain\u003c\/em\u003e features scores of the artist’s dazzling watercolours, oil paintings, and drawings, ranging from landscapes and seascapes to architectural studies and scenes of everyday life. The collection also includes sympathetic portraits of the Roma and other local people he encountered during his travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmersing himself in the country’s rich culture, Sargent studied Spanish masters both old and new, devoting particular attention to works by Diego Velázquez in the Prado. He rendered the distinctive architecture of the Alhambra as well as other iconic palaces and churches. Additionally, he captured lively scenes of Spanish ports and villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntrigued by Spanish dance and music, Sargent created dynamic views of flamenco and portrayed the famous dancer La Carmencita with captivating detail. The book includes a map and an illustrated chronology documenting the artist’s seven trips to and travels through Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handsome volume showcases, for the first time, Sargent’s captivation with Spain and the remarkable works of art now associated with his travels there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536948936940,"sku":"9780300266467","price":107.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300266467-sargent-and-spain.jpg?v=1776391313"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-ormond.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}