In "Sargent," T. Martin Wood delves into the life and artistic contributions of John Singer Sargent, a pivotal figure in late 19th and early 20th-century portraiture. Wood employs a rich narrative prose interwoven with meticulous research, illuminating Sargent's stylistic evolution and the cultural milieu that shaped his grand oeuvre. The book not only explores the aesthetic qualities of Sargent'Ä...