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Charles Herbert Woodbury

John Singer Sargent, 12 Jan 1856 - 15 Apr 1925

1921

Charles Herbert Woodbury by John Singer Sargent, 12 Jan 1856 - 15 Apr 1925

Medium

Painting

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. David O. Woodbury

Accession Number

NPG.77.244

Tags

Art writerArt instructorLandscape painterMarine painterCharles Herbert Woodbury: MaleEyeglassesMustachePortrait

About this artwork

Mr. David O. Woodbury, son of sitter, and Mrs. David O. Woodbury [Mrs. Ruth R. Woodbury], Ogunquit, Maine; gift 1977 through (Vose Galleries, Boston) to NPG

Art Historical Context

In 1921, near the end of his illustrious career, John Singer Sargent crafted this striking portrait of fellow artist Charles Herbert Woodbury. Sargent, one of the most celebrated portraitists of his era, was renowned for his ability to capture the essence of his sitters with fluid brushwork and a keen eye for personality. By this time, having shifted somewhat from high-society commissions toward landscapes and murals, Sargent still excelled in intimate portrayals like this one, showcasing his mastery of light, texture, and psychological depth. Charles Herbert Woodbury, depicted here with his ...

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