Did Sargent make a mouth wrong?

Mischa Milosevic · 12-27-2006, 05:36 PM

Hee hair and the shadow made by the hair is troubling. All is so masterfully done detail, value but the hair looks like a wash-in or should I say washe-out. Comparing the hands to the face it seems not to rime. She was painted inside sitting on a bar type stool made too look outside.

Steven Sweeney · 12-28-2006, 09:01 AM

It bothers me that I didn't paint it.

Claudemir Bonfim · 12-28-2006, 02:37 PM

Well, I deleted my previous post because I confused this painting with another one.

I'd like to see the original. But that's not my favorite amongs Sargent's work. Here is a better photo.

SB Wang · 12-28-2006, 04:39 PM

Thank you all for your interest!
Karin:
The Mint Museum (70 years old this year) has internet, so helpful.
Bonfim:
This photo is close to the original, so the hair color in the first image is not right. Some parts, like the white area besides her head is due to reflection of light.
This show will be in Sarasota, FL, starts on Feb. 6.

Jim Riley · 12-28-2006, 06:30 PM

I am in sympathy with Claudemir on this painting which is not among my favorite Sargent works either. For the many of us who hold Sargent with the highest regard it is very difficult to note anything about his efforts that seem to question his choices and execution. The painting of Madame Edougard Pailleron however has left me with a few questions. It is puzzling that Madame seems to be balancing on one leg or preparing to do a dance or jig of some kind. She seems to be a cut out and placed in an open field and is unlike most of Sargent

SB Wang · 12-29-2006, 05:37 PM

Thanks!
Try view this digital and voice your opioning.
http://www.corcoran.org/collection/h...ults.asp?ID=68

Karin Wells · 12-29-2006, 08:23 PM

I read the blurb on your url avove. It was interesting until I read:

"...Sargent

Mischa Milosevic · 01-02-2007, 03:16 PM

This is exquisite and masterfully done! The values make each part of the painting dance even though the subject was in a seated position while painted. The light of the day so delicately placed around the head not to distract but to eluminate the subjects features. There is detail in every section yet perfectly balanced and again the subject and clothing dominating. The dress, the hands are simply breath taking. The edges lost found sharp receding, wow! That detail in the dress just blows my mind. There is so, so much one can learn from this example. What I would not give to have a chance to study it! Even to have a high rez would be a treat.

SB thanks for bringing this one to view.