1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Man Wearing Laurels is a 1890 oil by John Singer Sargent, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a young man with dark, curly hair, wearing a wreath of leaves on his head. He's shirtless, with his arms at his sides, and his body is turned slightly to the left. The background is dark, with some lighter areas that might be a wall or a curtain. The man's face is serious, and he's looking straight ahead. The leaves in his wreath are a mix of green and brown, and they add a pop of color to the otherwise muted palette. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out 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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