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Lecture on John Singer Sargent this Thursday Main Library Wakelin Room Thursday, June 12, 2014 7:00 PM At the turn of the twentieth century, John Singer Sargent was celebrated as a portraitist on both sides of the Atlantic, famous for his vibrant, stylish likenesses of society figures and artists. Erica E. Hirshler, Croll Senior Curator of American Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will dip beneath the surface of these paintings to show us more about the individuals depicted and Sargent’s modern approach to the traditions of portraiture. Hirshler will also discuss the connections Sargent had toWellesley and Wellesleys artists and society figures. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Wellesley Council on Aging and the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:20:11 +0000

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