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Originally Posted by Timothy C. Tyler
Two books came out shortly after Sargent's death. Both mention his methods to some degree. Most biographers don't understand enough about the actual working methods to accurately write what was going on. Be careful when you find those that do. The artists or their students do the best job of this. The vast majority of readers don't care to know this and thus it is left out... there are at present about 20 books on Sargent in print. Reading most of these will give you a solid understanding. I've not ever found much on the other two artists and I'm not a fan of either so in truth, I've not dug very deeply.
The is no real perfect book that addresses what you desire. There are a couple books out on Bouguereau (see ARC) but most experts agree that even these too leave out essential technical information at least the real meat of the stuff that you most want.
Someone should write such a book that was rich with quotes, facts and examples. It might require 3 or 4 authors but at least one ought to be a painter skilled in the traditional methods.
Furthermore, it is precisely the discussion of such methods that are great for these forums.
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Tim
Are you refering to the Parkurst book (Bouguereau's student)?
Tony