John S. Sargent,: His life and work,

A complete record of the life and work of John S. Sargent, including portraits and illustrations, in three parts. Much of the material was verified by Sargent in the early summer of 1924, just before he left Boston for London. Part I, Outline Sketch of Sargent's Life, describes Sargent's life, including his genealogy, his birth in 1956, his upbringing, his travels, and his death in 1925. Black and white plates of his work are generously included. Part II cover his Oil Paintings, Studies and Sketches, Water Colors and Drawings, with Notes. More plates highlight the contents of the text. Part III is a thorough Bibliography of sources. Red fabric with gilt lettering on the front and spine. The top page edges are also gilt.