John Singer Sargent Art Tour
John Singer Sargent an American Artists (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925). Enjoy access to our extensive John Singer Sargent virtual collection that spans over his paintings from his early work until his death. You will see his portraits, his favorite landscapes and subject pictures, in oil and watercolor. You will learn about his ambitious murals for the public. Discover his mastery of light, color, and shadows. You will also View paintings from his favorite locations from the Alps, Italy, Morocco, and Egypt.
With his captivating portraits, stunning courtyards, famous murals, idyllic moments on the water, and landscapes. Over the course of his life, he created roughly 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings. We have curated his body of work down to his best examples.
You will explore his friendships both professionally and personally. Learn how he was able to secure the portrait commissions of wealthy and famous individuals and how he strategically exhibited his work. Discover how this shy introvert became close friends with the top artists, financial managers, and expats.
Margo received her undergraduate degree in Art History from Youngstown State University with a minor in British and American Literature. Her senior thesis focused on the marriage of art and literature through the re-imaginings of medieval ramparts on World War I aircraft as a means of recapturing and modernizing the gallant hero on the battlefield.
She served as Assistant to the Director at the Medici Museum of Art in Howland, Ohio where she assisted in the organization and preparation of the BSA’s private collection of Boy Scout Art by Norman Rockwell and his protege, Joseph Csatari.
During Covid, Margo received her certificate from Sotheby’s Institute of Art on Art Crime and Law detailing how art is stolen, retrieved and the fantastical ways in which thieves implement their tricks.
Margo uses her quick wit to provide customers with lively and engaging tours, and she can’t wait to be your next tour guide!