Great Expectations: John Singer Sargent Painting Children Hardcover – October 1, 2004

As advertised in great shape. beautiful book.

I was fascinated by Sotomayor's recounting of the process of the development of her thinking methods from the time she was quite young. Also impressed by her profound dedication to her beliefs, to her drive to development of her abilities to the utmost. She revealed her profound dedication to law and to her Puerto Rico - beautifully, yet this was so profound, and she devoted so much space to it, she left me wondering about her dedication to America. I think she would always be true to the letter of the Law, but she left me wondering about her priorities if it should ever come to any threat to Puerto Rico. Still - an especially honest book. Clearly written. I highly recomment it.

My Mother asked for this book for Christmas and she was thrilled to receive it! If you love John Singer Sargent style, then you will be pleased with this book.;-)

Great reproductions, shows Sargent at his best, close up portraits of children with out the society trappings of his more formal commissions.

Love the beautiful watercolors and oil paintings in this book. never get tired of looking at it. It has met my expectations

Beautifully written commentary and excellent reproductions.

He has drawn and painted children since his teens. I liked how he painted his youngest sister Violet from the time she was born in 1870 until her marriage to Mr. Ormond. His paintings of children are diverse, from the kids from the Lily Carnation picture, to the upper class work study of the Boit children, to the teenage picture of Rosina nestled on a tree limb in Capri.He really showed his craft in painting the diverse pictures of children. He may not have had children, but his interest in them were very sincere and touching.

The book of children's paintings by Sargent is sold in many book stores. An excellent book, its list price is $60. Amazon lists it at nearly 50% less. Thus, the sale was not so much for a superior product, as for a far cheaper price.