Portrait of a Man (Probably Nicola D'Inverno) 1888

John Singer Sargent’s “Portrait of a Man (Probably Nicola D’Inverno)” (1888) is a striking oil painting of a young man in a dark suit and white shirt. The sitter’s gaze is directed at the viewer, his expression earnest and thoughtful. The artist’s signature loose brushstrokes, especially in the background, are characteristic of Sargent’s late 19th-century style. The work, now in a private collection, is a powerful example of Sargent’s ability to capture both the physical and the emotional essence of his subjects.