Product Description: This beautiful volume of greek mythology contains tales of many heroes, quests, gods, and monsters. An excellent source of greek history and myths that reveals how the themes and symbols of ancient narratives continue to bring meaning to birth, death, love, and war...read more

Product Description: One of the most celebrated painters of his day, John Singer Sargent defines for many the style, optimism and opulence of turn-of-the-century America. Among his renowned portraits, "The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit" stands alongside "Madame X" and "Lady Agnew of Lochnaw" as one of Sargent's immortal images...read more

As the model for John Singer Sargent's latest work, young Kate Millet finds it hard to keep still during the long painting process, but when her father's friend arrives with his two daughters and begin to share her spotlight, young Kate's disappointment is hard to conceal.

Product Description: Features on its cover the nineteenth-century painter, John Singer Sargent's "Lady Agnew of Lochnaw".

Discusses the life and work of the famous painter John Singer Sargent.

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Product Description: Never has an artist been more exalted or vilified throughout his career and afterwards. John Singer Sargent was best known for his remarkable portraits, mostly high-society commissions, which many of his critics hailed as mere "art applied to social requirement and social ambition...read more

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Product Description: John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) produced works that helped establish the popular image of life among the rich and privileged. Sargent's skill in capturing a sense of aristocratic refinement, the dazzling richness of his brushwork, and his ability to flatter his subjects shine bright throughout this superb card collection...read more

Product Description: A striking beauty — one of the artist's best-known works — graces the cover of this 64-page ruled notebook that's perfect for notes, addresses, phone numbers, secret thoughts, and more.

Product Description: This book is in connection with The Jewish Museum of New York's exhibition of the Wertheimer family. The Wertheimers celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in 1898. The book includes a great deal of historical information and photos of the artworks.

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