HBO's *The Gilded Age* introduces John Singer Sargent (played by Bobby Steggert) in its third season, depicting the artist painting a portrait of Gladys Russell. The show coincides with the 100th anniversary of Sargent's death and major exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic. The episode features the unveiling of the portrait, which was actually a photograph printed on canvas with fake brushwork.
The portrayal highlights Sargent's role as a symbol of wealth and status among the Gilded Age elite, with commentary from curators at the Biltmore and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The series brings renewed public attention to Sargent's legacy, connecting historical art patronage to contemporary television audiences.