A diverse artistic oeuvre characterises the artist John Singer Sargent, who grew up and was educated in Europe as the son of American parents. His technically brilliant portraits and landscape paintings radiate a liveliness that has little in common with the academic salon painting of the 19th century. Colour and movement play a decisive role in his works – very close to impressionism. Whether as a canvas print or as a framed poster, these pictures lend a wonderful energy to any room.
