John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger (2024)

John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film examines how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion.

Alongside 50 of his paintings sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his often wealthy subjects. What happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of a great artist? Sargent’s work captures an alluring truth with each brush stroke.