In 1896 he wrote, “my prices are 2000, 3000 & 4000 dollars for head & shoulders, 3/4 length & full-length respectively”

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Thursday, 17 October 2024!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Letters of the Artists

Today’s Final Jeopardy

In 1896 he wrote, “my prices are 2000, 3000 & 4000 dollars for head & shoulders, 3/4 length & full-length respectively”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: John Singer Sargent

Final Jeopardy Explanation 

The individual who wrote in 1896 stating his prices for portraits as “2000, 3000 & 4000 dollars for head & shoulders, 3/4 length & full-length respectively” was John Singer Sargent. Sargent was one of the most successful portrait painters of his time, renowned for his remarkable technique and the ability to capture the essence of his sitters’ character. His clientele included wealthy and influential figures from both the United States and Europe. Sargent’s command of such high prices reflected not only the demand for his work but also his extraordinary skill and reputation as a leading artist of his era. His portraits are celebrated for their evocative elegance and remain highly admired and valuable in the art world today.

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