John Singer Sargent: A Portrait of an Era Born in Florence, Italy, in 1856, to American expatriate parents – Dr. Fitzwilliam Sargent and Mary Newbold Singer – John Singer Sargent’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven from European travel, artistic training, and the relentless pursuit of capturing the essence of his subjects. His childhood was far removed from conventional schooling; instead, he benefited from a ‘Baedeker education,’ immersing himself in languages, geography, and a deep appreciation for art through extensive journeys across Europe – Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, M…