1920
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
General Sir William Birdwood is a 1920 oil by John Singer Sargent, a American Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting is a portrait of a man in a military uniform. He has a mustache and is wearing a tan jacket with red epaulets and many colorful medals on his chest. The background is dark. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His uniform is detailed, with many buttons and insignia. This portrait is a great example of a military portrait, and it reminds me of the work of artist John Singer Sargent.
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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