Distinguished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in various media, his fame rests primarily on his evocative, penetrating society portraits. ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” one page on both sides of a 5.25 x 3.5 New Willard, Washington note card, October 25, no year [circa 1917]. Sargent writes to Mr. [Alexander] James. In full: “I expect our notes crossed—could we meet at Mr. Rockefeller’s at say, 3 o’clock on Monday afternoon? I will arrive at Edward Robinson’s, 84 Irving Place on Sunday night, and might find a line from you there. I am so glad you like the portrait.” James, an artist and son of Harvard professor William James, was hired on Sargent’s recommendation to paint a copy of Sargent’s own portrait of industrialist J. D. Rockefeller. A few very subtle blots to text, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
