Lydia Bauman on “Sargent & Fashion” Exhibit at the Tate

“Sargent used fashion as a powerful tool to express identity and personality. He regularly chose the outfits of his collaborators or manipulated their clothing. This innovative use of costume was central to his artwork – for example, tugging a heavy coat tighter around a man to emphasise his figure or letting a dress strap sensuously slip from a woman’s shoulder. It was these daring sartorial choices that allowed him to express his vision as an artist.” Tate Britain

In the series:
Apr. 9: Whistler – with Rena Tobey
Apr. 16: Sargent – with Rena Tobey
May 6: Sargent & Fashion – with Lydia Bauman