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John Singer Sargent, Manner of : Dancer - John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925), Manner of : Dancer. Graphite on paper, signed lower left, unframed. Graphite inscription verso (illegible). Recognized as the leading portraitist in England and the United States at the turn of the century, John Singer Sargent was acclaimed for his elegant and very stylish depictions of high society. Known for his technical precocity, he shunned traditional academic precepts in favor of a modern approach towards technique, color and form, thereby making his own special contribution to the history of grand manner portraiture. 11.5 x 8.25” Paper. Private collection, Texas; 2018, Private collection, UK.