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Research Collections > Image Gallery > Caricature of an artist painting vigorously

Caricature of an artist painting vigorously, ca. 1885-1886

Physical Details: Caricature : 1 item : ink ; 8 x 8 cm.

Creator: unidentified artist

Description: The subject of this caricature is possibly John Singer Sargent painting Carnation Lily Lily Rose. He may also be the creator. Hand-written on the verso: And all unmindful of the evening dew; still is his faith in nature he was true; till own [illegible] upon Nature's breast; he woke and found a cold upon his chest.

Forms part of: Francis Davis Millet and Millet family papers, 1858-1984, bulk 1858-1955

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Caricature of an artist painting vigorously, ca. 1885-1886. Francis Davis Millet and Millet family papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 6768

Subjects:

  • Caricatures and cartoons
  • Sargent, John Singer

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