The artwork “Conrad and Reine Ormand,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1906, is a portrait painted in oil on canvas. This piece, which falls under the Realism movement, measures 58.4 by 73.7 centimeters and is part of a private collection.
In this distinguished portrait, two young children are depicted with remarkable attention to detail and lifelike precision. The boy, presumably Conrad, is presented with a poised yet subtle expression, his attire befitting the early 20th-century fashion of a dark suit with a white collar. Beside him, Reine appears with soft features, her long, flowing hair adorned with a vivid red ribbon, contrasting against her delicate, white lace dress. The artist’s meticulous brushwork captures the softness of their youthful complexions, enhancing the innocence and purity of their expressions. The warm, subdued palette used for the background allows the children’s faces to emerge prominently, showcasing Sargent’s mastery in portraying human subjects with a profound sense of presence and realism.
