The artwork titled “George Frederick McCorquodale,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1902, is an oil painting on canvas. As part of the Realism movement, this portraiture measures 146 x 95.2 cm and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork exemplifies the mastery of John Singer Sargent, presenting a distinguished gentleman, George Frederick McCorquodale, with acute realism and meticulous attention to detail. The subject is depicted with a stern yet subtly expressive visage, characterized by his prominent moustache, precise grooming, and formal attire, which includes a dark suit and a bow tie. The background, rendered in a rich, dark palette, contrasts starkly with the man’s lighter complexion and highlights his figure, drawing the viewer’s focus primarily on his face and posture. Sargent’s adept use of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional quality of the portrait, lending it both depth and intensity. The painting exudes an aura of sophistication, authority, and introspection, marking it as a quintessential representation of Sargent’s portraiture skills in conveying both the physical likeness and the understated personality of his subjects.
