Yesterday in London

I was in London this week for a portrait commission. There and back in two days. I hope to show you later some of this very interesting assignment. I visited the client in his office in the Millbank Tower.

Of course I did not miss the opportunity to enter the Tate, as it is next door after all. I went directly to the Singer Sargents. I admit it: I’m quite the monomaniac sometimes. I took some pictures and I include them here with some comments. I am safely back home now and return to work with new enthusiasm, kindled by our eternal hero John Singer Sargent.

Mrs. Robert Harrison by Singer Sargent
Poor Mrs. Robert Harrison, dazzlingly beautiful dressed in her red and white gown, hung too high to be admired in detail.
Mrs Carl Meyer. Singer Sargent, Tate Gallery London
Mrs. Carl Meyer, would she have complained about her mustache?
Mrs. Carl Meyer. by John Singer Sargent. Tate Gallery London.
Look closely at the necklace: clarity of expression!!
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Rule of thumb: lights are cool, shadows are warm, deep shadows are hot.

One Reply to “Yesterday in London”

  1. Thank you Ben for posting these photos. I have to visit London again. Last time I was there was 2001. A lot has changed for me and how I view the old master’s paintings.
    Last year I was at the http://www.barnesfoundation.org in Philadelphia and experienced the same frustration that the paintings were hung too high to see them up close. Still study every brush stroke and color relationship. I still have a lot to learn.
    Coming to Spain is on my list…..smile.
    Helga

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