Art Spots: John Singer Sargent with Linda Loveland Reid

May 11, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm

Born in Florence, in 1856, expatriate Sargent reached the pinnacle of his fame during the Gilded Age, of which he became the quintessential portrait painter.

A cosmopolitan gentleman, his “sitters” were the rich, flamboyant, and famous of the world. Paris was home until his scandalous painting, what came to be called Madame X, drove him to England where he eventually turned to watercolor and landscapes. To touch bases with this important artist is to review the most glamorous period in our history, and to be amazed by beautiful paintings.

This lecture takes place via ZOOM. You will receive an invite 24 hours prior to start date.

Linda Loveland Reid is an OLLI instructor for Sonoma State and Dominican Universities. She holds a B.A. in History and Art History from SSU, graduating cum laude. Other interests include published novels, figurative and abstract oil painting, and directing community theater. Linda is chair of the SSU OLLI Art Club with over 200 members. Website: LindaLovelandReid.com