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Portrait of Lady Helen Vincent, Viscountess D Abernon, 1904 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Lady Helen Vincent, Viscountess D Abernon, 1904 (oil on canvas)
CH376948 Portrait of Lady Helen Vincent, Viscountess D Abernon, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Venetia Duncombe Vincent, Vicountess D Abernon (1866-1954). Beautiful daughter of the Earl of Feversham, when she married the handsome financier and diplomat Sir Edgar Vincent (1857-1941) in 1890, she soon became a celebrated London hostess. She was a member of " The Souls, " a salon of prominent intellectuals that included Henry James and Edith Wharton. Patroness to English artists and museums. She also welcomed the leading intellectual figures to her salon, including American writers Henry James and Edith Wharton and prominent statesmen George Curzon and Arthur Balfour. She was also drawn to the romantic history of her namesake Venice, and the Vincents purchased the Palazzo Giustiniani on the Grand Canal where this painting was situated.
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Media ID 23011110
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This portrait captures the elegance and allure of Lady Helen Vincent, Viscountess D Abernon, in 1904. Painted by the renowned artist John Singer Sargent, this oil on canvas print showcases Lady Helen's timeless beauty and sophistication. Lady Helen Venetia Duncombe Vincent was born into privilege as the daughter of the Earl of Feversham. However, it was her marriage to Sir Edgar Vincent, a prominent financier and diplomat, that elevated her status as a celebrated London hostess. Known for her charm and intellect, she became a member of "The Souls" an influential salon that included esteemed intellectuals such as Henry James and Edith Wharton. Beyond her social prowess, Lady Helen also had a deep appreciation for art and culture. She generously supported English artists and museums while welcoming leading intellectual figures to her salon. Notably drawn to Venice's romantic history, Lady Helen and Sir Edgar purchased the Palazzo Giustiniani on the Grand Canal. In this painting, Sargent skillfully captures Lady Helen's poise with delicate brushstrokes that emphasize her refined features. The soft lighting illuminates every detail of her elegant attire while conveying an air of mystery surrounding this remarkable woman. Now preserved in a private collection but made available through Fine Art Finder's print collection from Bridgeman Images, this portrait serves as both a testament to Lady Helen's enduring legacy as well as Sargent's exceptional talent in capturing his subjects' inner essence on canvas.
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