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Announcing THE PORTRAIT INSTITUTE LECTURE 2010 The deLászló Magic The Life and Work of the Most Successful Portrait Artist of Them All PRESENTED BY JOHN HOWARD SANDEN 
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1907, John Singer Sargent decided to give up portrait painting. Fortuitously
for them both, that was also the year that Philip Alexius de László
— by then recognized as the foremost portrait painter on the
European continent — decided to conquer England, as well. Sargent
saw his own exit strategy, and gladly paved the way for his successor.
Richard Ormond writes: "Society's favourite portrait painter,
an American, was succeeded by an Hungarian in a seamless transfer
of patronage from one to the other. De László completed
some 3,000 portraits - a staggering achievement — including more
portrayals of royalty than any other artist in history. He painted
some fifty of the same subjects as Sargent — the differences
and similarities are a fascinating study. Perhaps the two elements
that today's artist will appreciate most in de László's
work are the delightful, flowing brushwork that conveys a sure sense
of elegance and style, and the solid capture of human character. This
profusely illustrated lecture recounts the highlights of an extraordinary
career. You are invited to attend, and bring your friends. Free to
Portrait Institute members.
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