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Richard Sargent Art

American, 1911-1978
Richard 'Dick' Sargent, one of The Saturday Evening Post’s most prolific illustrators, was a Midwesterner born in Moline, Illinois, on March 26, 1911. His early career in art began just after his graduation from Moline High School when he went to work for a local printing and engraving plant. While there, Sargent attended night classes at the Moline Illinois Art School, the foundation for his future career as an artist. Sargent then studied at the Corcoran School of Art, and in 1951, he completed his first cover for The Saturday Evening Post, “Truth About Santa,” for the December 15 Christmas issue. While Sargent’s popularity grew through the exposure he received with the Post, he also did illustration work for magazines such as Fortune, Woman’s Day, Photoplay, and American Magazine among others. Americans adored Sargent and his art for his ability to show relatable, pregnant scenes with open-ended conclusions that commented on the situational comedy of life. In the late 1960s he retired to the Andalusia region of Spain and died there in 1978.
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Artist: Richard Sargent
"Her" American 20th century oil painting Portrait of a Woman from the 1950's
"Her" American 20th century oil painting Portrait of a Woman from the 1950's

"Her" American 20th century oil painting Portrait of a Woman from the 1950's

By Richard Sargent

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A wonderful portrait of a woman from the 1950's with beautiful blonde hair wearing a white colored shirt. The impressionistic style is very attractive with fast brushwork and dashing...

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20th Century American Impressionist Richard Sargent Art

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The Fat Lady Sings, Saturday Evening Post Cover
The Fat Lady Sings, Saturday Evening Post Cover

The Fat Lady Sings, Saturday Evening Post Cover

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Medium: Watercolor on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, Dec. 16, 1961 The Post described, “Put That Old Gang of Mine in ...

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1960s Richard Sargent Art

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Watercolor, Board

Hunting His Tux for the Party, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Hunting His Tux for the Party, Saturday Evening Post Cover

Hunting His Tux for the Party, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Watercolor on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, March 31, 1962 The Post described, “At this point, the brave fel...

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1960s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Watercolor, Board

Lookout Point, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Lookout Point, Saturday Evening Post Cover

Lookout Point, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Richard Sargent

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Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, July 18, 1953. The Post described, “Gently, gently now, for both side...

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1950s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cub Scouts in Phone Booth
Cub Scouts in Phone Booth

Cub Scouts in Phone Booth

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Gouache and Pencil on Paperboard Signature: Signed Lower Left Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, August 26, 1961. The Post described, “The Post desc...

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1960s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Board, Pencil

Doggy Buffet, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Doggy Buffet, Saturday Evening Post Cover

Doggy Buffet, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Approximate Date: 1957 Medium: Oil and Pencil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Sight Size 23.50" x 20.75", Framed 29.50" x 26.50" Original cover illustration for The Saturday E...

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1950s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Board, Color Pencil, Oil

Modeling Dress, Cereal Advertisement
Modeling Dress, Cereal Advertisement

Modeling Dress, Cereal Advertisement

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left

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1950s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Violin Practice, Saturday Evening Post Cover
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Violin Practice, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: 1955 Medium: Gouache on Board Dimensions: 24.00" x 18.50" Signature: Signed Lower Right Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, February 5, 1955. The Post ...

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1950s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Gouache, Board

Shade Tree
Shade Tree

Shade Tree

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Gouache, Tempera and Pencil on Paperboard Signature: Signed 'Dick Sargent' (Lower Left) Sight Size 23.00" x 21.88", Framed 29.00" x 28.00" Cover of the April 12th, 1958 issu...

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1950s Richard Sargent Art

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Tempera, Gouache, Board, Pencil

Sleeping In, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Sleeping In, Saturday Evening Post Cover

Sleeping In, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Richard Sargent

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Gouache on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Cover of The Saturday Evening Post, June 19, 1954

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1950s Richard Sargent Art

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

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Find a wide variety of authentic Richard Sargent art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink, green, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Richard Sargent in paint, board, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Richard Sargent art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fletcher Martin, Ernest Hamlin Baker, and Alex Roulette. Richard Sargent art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,000 and tops out at $159,000, while the average work can sell for $129,000.