“Daisy, Princess of Pless,” is a portrait rendered by John Singer Sargent in 1913, belonging to the Realism art movement. The artwork is distinguished by its attention to lifelike details and precise representation, characteristic of the genre it belongs to.
The artwork features a portrait of a woman adorned with a delicate string of pearls around her neck and a softly draped garment, which complements her elegant demeanor. Her hair is styled elaborately, adding a sense of regality and sophistication to the portrait. The background of the drawing is subtly shaded, emphasizing the subject’s visage and the refined textures of her attire. Sargent’s meticulous use of shading and detail is evident in the realistic depiction of the woman’s facial features and the intricate folds of her clothing, encapsulating the essence of Realism in his portrayal.
