John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger

A sublime mix of fine art, fashion and cultural context, the latest film from Exhibitions on Film unpacks the spectacular gifts of painter John Singer Sargent, the greatest artist of his time. What made his "swagger" portraits of high society men and women remarkable was his power over his affluent sitters, influencing what they wore and how they were presented, often among the luxuriant splendor of their magnificent homes. If you can't get to Tate Britain in London and missed the MFA exhibition stateside, this beautiful film this beautiful film will transport you headlong into Sargent's world.