John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) was a painter known for his portraits. He is usually thought of as an American artist, although he lived most of his life in Europe. Sargent was born in Florence, Italy to American parents. He studied in Italy and Germany, and then in Paris under Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran.

See also

• The portrait of the composer Gabriel Fauré by John Singer Sargent in that article.