Study for ‘Death and Victory’ (between 1921 and 1922) — John Singer Sargent
Study for ‘Death and Victory’ (between 1921 and 1922) is an artwork by John Singer Sargent. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Study for ‘Death and Victory’ (between 1921 and 1922)
- Artist
- John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)
- Subject collection
- Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
Victory is represented in classical art by a winged personification, called Nike in Greek tradition and Victoria in Roman tradition. This is an allegorical subject rather than one single fixed narrative.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Study for ‘Death and Victory’ (between 1921 and 1922)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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