Mrs. George Swinton (Elizabeth Ebsworth)

Museum record 4749: Mrs. George Swinton (Elizabeth Ebsworth) by John Singer Sargent. A verified entry point for discovery.

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John Singer Sargent’s portrayal of musician Elizabeth “Elsie” Swinton epitomizes the painterly virtuosity that made the artist one of the most fashionable portraitists in late 19th-century Europe and America. Extravagant color and brushwork were central to Sargent’s success, as was his ability to present a refined and appealing likeness. Here, he accentuated the sitter’s regal bearing and elaborate dress. At the time, Swinton was a celebrated amateur singer, and the following decade she began performing…