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Forger's Masterclass

Forger's Masterclass is a ten-part documentary series hosted by John Myatt, teaching aspiring artists how to paint in the style of some of the most well-known artists of all time. In this revealing series, John Myatt reveals the tricks of the trade and stylistic insights which enabled him to emulate iconic paintings from world-renowned artists. From a Monet landscape to a Modigliani nude, Myatt provides his students with both the theory and technique to set up their easels and capture the composition of a street scene by Hopper or the brushstrokes of a still life by Cezanne.

Episode 08 - John Singer Sargent

Myatt shows the students the flamboyance and gusto for which Sargent was famous.


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John Singer Sargent - wikipedia
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was an American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian era luxury.
John Singer Sargent - WikiArt
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). Field: painting. Nationality: American. Art Movement: Realism, Impressionism. All Artworks Chronologically.

Go to Forger's Masterclass Home or watch other episodes:

Episode 01 - Edward Hopper
Episode 02 - Andre Derain
Episode 03 - Vincent Van Gogh
Episode 04 - Claude Monet
Episode 05 - David Hockney
Episode 06 - Georges Braque
Episode 07 - Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Episode 08 - John Singer Sargent
Episode 09 - Amedeo Modigliani
Episode 10 - Paul Cezanne