Adventure-sized, workspace-ready Lined paper for order, graph for precision Lays flat, flips smooth, lasts long No bleed, no feathering, no compromises Includes handy document pocket FSC® Certified forest friendly
$15USD

Man Wearing Laurels - John Singer Sargent Notebook


Made new for you in 1-2 days

 6 x 8” (A5) / 60 sheets (120pages)

Tough spiral-binding built for action

Handy pocket to keep you organized

Ethically produced in USA, UK & 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

Size & Specs: 6 x 8" (A5) | 60 sheets (120 pages) | Available in lined or graph paper

Bound for Durability: Strong spiral coil keeps your pages secure, no matter where your journey takes you.

Forest-Friendly Paper: FSC® Certified—meaning no net loss of forest, fair wages for workers, and sustainable harvesting.

Vibrant & Toxin-Free: Printed with water-based inks that are as bright as your ideas—non-hazardous, toxin-free, and pro-lab processed for stunning clarity.

About the Artist

John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was a visionary portraitist, watercolorist, and master of light, whose unparalleled skill in realist portraiture, figure painting, and impressionistic landscapes defined the Gilded Age. Renowned for his psychologically charged portraits, Sargent captured aristocrats, intellectuals, and society figures with an effortless fusion of elegance, dynamism, and emotional depth, bringing subjects to life with bold brushwork and luminous skin tones. His controversial male nudes, sculpted with chiaroscuro precision and fluid sensuality, reveal an intimate study of the human form, suggesting deeper personal themes beneath their classical refinement.

Beyond portraiture, Sargent was a prolific watercolorist, painting Venetian canals, Moroccan markets, Alpine landscapes, and sun-drenched Mediterranean gardens with an unmatched immediacy. His plein air watercolors, characterized by loose, expressive strokes and radiant color harmonies, captured fleeting moments of light and movement with breathtaking spontaneity. Whether in grand society portraits, atmospheric cityscapes, or evocative figure studies, Sargent’s work is a masterclass in technical brilliance, impressionistic energy, and nuanced storytelling, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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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.

More details on returns and refunds

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Brand New, Just For You

No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Water-based Inks

Printed with luscious 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 .
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The rating of this product for "" is 2.

FSC® Certified Paper

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

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

Partnered with Prodigi

Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more

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