Head of a Male Model - John Singer Sargent Framed Canvas

$84USD $120

Made new for you in 2-4 days

Produced in USA, UK, EU and AUS

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Description

Sargent's "Head of a Male Model" simmers with unspoken desire, a visual sonata to fin-de-siècle queer longing. The subject smolders beneath a shock of raven curls, his gaze a half-lidded invitation to forbidden realms. You can imagine Sargent's brush dancing across the canvas, each stroke a hushed confession of admiration for divine male beauty. 

The interplay of light and shadow across olive skin becomes a coded language, whispering of clandestine encounters in hidden salons and back alleys. Our Adonis emerges from a golden haze, caught in that liminal moment between day's harsh realities and night's velvet promises.

This isn't mere portraiture; it's a manifesto of repressed passion, each dab of paint a nod to gay desire that's barely masked as academic study. In Sargent's capable hands, a simple study transcends into a visual anthem for those who dare to love differently, capturing the electric current of a queer awakening on the cusp of a new century. 

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Information

• Patience is... boring: Produced locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm cotton that captures the subtlest nuances of light and color.
• Do good, look good, feel good: Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border — the FSC® certified frame is made of sustainably sourced wood, meaning your new treasure's 100% forest friendly.
• Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.

About the Artist

John Singer Sargent, born in 1856, was a master of light, form, and vivid realism. His portraits captured the emotional essence of his subjects, portraying them with a timeless depth that few could rival. Known for his bold male nudes, Sargent explored the male form in ways that reflected both physical beauty and spiritual nuance, hinting at deeply personal expressions of his desires. His watercolors, vibrant and fluid, captured fleeting moments of nature and urban life with an effortless grace. Sargent's works invite us to delve into layers of meaning, offering glimpses into both his technical brilliance and his complex inner world.

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Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns & Refunds

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request.

3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.

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Eco-inks

Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.

Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

FSC® Certified Wood

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

Brand New, Just For You

Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.

Eco-inks

Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.

FSC® Certified Wood

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.