Mrs. Charles Gifford Dyer (Mary Anthony)

1880

The subject of this painting, Mary Anthony, and her husband, the painter Charles Gifford Dyer, were part of an expatriate community of American artists who lived and worked in Europe in the late 19th century. Sargent painted this portrait during his first extended stay in Venice as a professional artist. Rather than a formal commission, the work likely served as a souvenir of friendship and shared experiences.

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Artist

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Date

1880

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

62.2 × 43.8 cm (24 1/2 × 17 1/4 in.)

Origin

United States

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Friends of American Art Collection