The artwork titled “Sir Philip Sassoon (Phillip Albert Gustave David Sassoon)” was created by John Singer Sargent in 1923. This oil on canvas piece, belonging to the Realism movement, is a portrait measuring 95.2 x 57.8 cm. The artwork is currently housed at Tate Britain in London, UK.
In this striking portrait, Sir Philip Sassoon is depicted with meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Sargent’s realist approach. The subject is dressed in a formal attire, predominantly dark, which contrasts sharply with the white cravat, emphasizing his poised demeanor and refined facial features. The background is almost entirely dark, drawing the viewer’s focus solely onto Sassoon, creating an aura of both elegance and solemnity. The composition and the play of light and shadow exhibit Sargent’s mastery in capturing the essence of his subject while maintaining a sense of timeless sophistication.
