Mrs. Edward L. Davis and Her Son Livingston 1890

"Mrs. Edward L. Davis and Her Son Livingston" is a portrait painting by American artist John Singer Sargent completed in 1890 and currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The painting depicts a woman and her young son standing together, both clad in elegant attire. Sargent's signature loose brushstrokes and mastery of light and shadow create a striking visual effect, highlighting the subjects' presence against a dark background. The painting is a testament to Sargent's reputation as a portraitist who captured the likeness and personality of his sitters with great skill.