Which American artist painted portraits of Lady Agnew and Theodore Roosevelt?

• A. Sargent
• B. Hals
• C. Reynolds
• D. Gainsborough

Answer: (A)

John Singer Sargent stands out as the painter here because he was the American portraitist who produced both of these famous works. He painted Lady Agnew of Lochna in 1892, a portrait celebrated for its confident brushwork and the sitter’s poised presence, showcasing Sargent’s gift for capturing personality and character in a refined, luminous style. He also painted Theodore Roosevelt in the early 20th century, a formal portrait that conveys the energy and authority of the American president. The other artists listed come from different countries and did not create these two portraits, so they don’t fit the combination described.