Portraits, Incorporated is proud to present, "The 10 Greatest Portraits Ever Painted," an illustrated lecture by renowned artist John Howard Sanden. What makes a portrait great? Why do certain paintings tower over all the rest? What are the qualities of a masterpiece? This lecture presents the fascinating stories of the ten most influential portraits of all time. Each was created, as all portraits are, as an expression of love and regard for the subject. But somehow, through the magic confluence of genius and chance, these ten masterpieces are known, loved, and admired throughout the world, and are worth a king's ransom.
The lecture will take place on Tuesday, August 28th, at the Eseeola Lodge in Linville, North Carolina. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres begin at 6 p.m. and the lecture begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so please call 1 (800) 476-1223 or e-mail us to reserve your place.
John Howard Sanden was a lecturer on portraiture at the Art Students League for 25 years. He is the author of five books on portrait painting. Widely recognized as one of the nation's foremost portraitists, his official portraits of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush were unveiled at the White House on May 31, 2012.
