6 x 8” (A5) with 60 sheets (120pg) Strong, spiral coil binding Available with lined or graph paper FSC® Certified forest friendly 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed or tear easily Includes handy document pocket
$15USD

Man Wearing Laurels - John Singer Sargent Notebook


 6 x 8” (A5) with 60 sheets (120pg)

Made new for you in 1-2 days

Produced in USA, UK and EU

Change of heart? 30 day returns

Description

Sargent's brush whispers forbidden desires onto your fingertips with this provocative queer notebook. Emblazoned with the artist's "Man Wearing Laurels," it transforms a daring Gilded Age portrait into a portable rebellion against Victorian mores. 

The subject's enigmatic gaze beckons from chiaroscuro depths, his Adonis-like torso a testament to Sargent's mastery of the male form. Laurel leaves crown tousled locks, a coded nod to classical homoeroticism that defies contemporary norms.

This isn't mere stationery - it's a covert manifesto. Each page turn echoes Sargent's audacious challenge to rigid masculinity. The spiral-bound cover becomes your shield, protecting clandestine musings and sketches.

Owning this notebook infuses your creative process with queer art history. It's a conversation starter, a statement piece, and a daily reminder of art's power to question and transform. Let your pen dance across pages imbued with the spirit of a groundbreaking portrait that dared to celebrate male beauty in an unforgiving era.

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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.

Delivery & Refunds

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

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

Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.

2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

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

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

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

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Details, Details

Size: 6x8” (A5)

Page count: 60 sheets (120pg)

Paper: Ruled or graph

Weight: 90gsm (2.7oz/yd)

Sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding

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Brand New, Just For You

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

Dense evergreen forest with rows of coniferous trees
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FSC® Certified Paper

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.

Spiral notebook with a turquoise bicycle painted against a yellow background
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Water-based Inks

Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.

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Partnered with Prodigi

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Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Details, Details

Size: 6x8” (A5)

Page count: 60 sheets (120pg)

Paper: Ruled or graph

Weight: 90gsm (2.7oz/yd)

Sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Brand New, Just For You

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

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

FSC® Certified Paper

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Water-based Inks

Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

Partnered with Prodigi

I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains that captured my heart.

Learn more

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