Sargent’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Head of a Black Woman
Sargent Claude Johnson (American, 1888–1967)

Pair of Teacups
Sargent Claude Johnson (American, 1888–1967) San Francisco, California

Water Lilies
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

The Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Arrival of the Normandy Train, Gare Saint-Lazare
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Mrs. George Swinton (Elizabeth Ebsworth)
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Cliff Walk at Pourville
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

St. Jerome Praying
Claude Mellan French, 1598-1688

Water Lily Pond
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

The Beach at Sainte-Adresse
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Madame Paul Escudier (Louise Lefevre)
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Bordighera
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Stacks of Wheat (End of Day, Autumn)
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Branch of the Seine near Giverny (Mist)
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Life Study (Study of an Egyptian Girl)
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

On the Bank of the Seine, Bennecourt
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Apples and Grapes
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

The Artist's House at Argenteuil
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Poppy Field (Giverny)
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)