Portrait of Ernse Ange Duez 1885

"Portrait of Ernest Ange Duez" is an oil painting on canvas by American artist John Singer Sargent, created in 1885. The painting is a close-up portrait of the French art critic and writer, Ernest Ange Duez. The work is characterized by Sargent's signature loose brushstrokes and painterly style, which gives a sense of spontaneity and immediacy to the portrait. Duez is depicted in a simple black coat with a white shirt and a hint of red in his collar, and is set against a background of blurred flowers, emphasizing the subject's importance. The painting is an example of Sargent's mastery of portraiture, capturing the sitter's character and personality with great sensitivity.