Man Wearing Laurels - John Singer Sargent Notebook

$12USD $15

Made new for you in 2-3 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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Information

• Produced in / shipped from: USA, UK & EU
• Ready when you are, wherever you're headed: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is the perfect size for every adventure. And the 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed through or tear easily — ensuring your visions stay crystal clear.
• A friend who always listens and never judges: A wide open plain for your thoughts and dreams, plans and schemes. Jot down ideas for the next great American novel. Plan your dream wedding with ease. Or make getting through your to-do list feel like an adventure.
• Visions made sturdy: Let your creative juices flow uninhibited, knowing your notes will stay together. The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around easily or detach in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Choose between 2 paper styles to customize your creativity. Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

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.

Shipping & Delivery

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

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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 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.

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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.

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Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

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The production house where your notebook gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

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.

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.

Fair Squared²

The production house where your notebook gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.