Gardiner Greene Hammond, Jr. 1895

This portrait of Gardiner Greene Hammond, Jr. was painted in 1895 by American artist John Singer Sargent. Sargent is known for his mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects with astonishing accuracy, as seen here in Hammond's confident yet relaxed expression. The painting's loose brushstrokes and vibrant color palette are characteristic of Sargent's style, which blended elements of Impressionism with a more traditional approach to portraiture. This portrait showcases Sargent's ability to capture the personality of his subject in a way that transcends the formality of a traditional portrait.