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The Rainbow Collective

Man Wearing Laurels (c.1874-1880) by John Singer Sargent

Man Wearing Laurels (c.1874-1880) by John Singer Sargent

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About the Artist

John Singer Sargent was an American painter born in Florence in 1856, trained in Paris, and celebrated as one of the great portraitists of the modern age. His society portraits made reputation look theatrical: silk, posture, confidence and power, all staged with dazzling brushwork. His Madame X scandal proved he understood something dangerous about looking: beauty could unsettle as much as impress.

Later, Sargent stepped back from formal portraiture to chase watercolour, travel, murals and more private figure studies. In those works, the performance loosens. Bodies appear beside streams, in gardens, in rooms, in half-light. His male nudes, including studies connected to Thomas McKeller and the Florida watercolours, have helped reshape how his art is read: not simply elegant, but intimate, coded and full of withheld feeling.

Sargent’s work lives in that charged space between public polish and private desire. Beautiful, restrained and quietly complicated, it still knows how to make a room hold its breath.

Print Specifications

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

Premium Frame

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak (or ash for black and white frames) are durable and provide natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

Featuring unique wood grains for added character, this option is ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:

  • Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
  • Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak wood.
  • Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
  • Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.

Standard Frame

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

For your convenience, the Framed option arrives with print in frame ready to hang on your wall

Handmade

Milled with simple clean lines, each order is handmade by a specialist picture framer

Glaze

UV-blocking, premium acrylic glazes further protects your print from sun and moisture damage

Paper sourcing

The Pine wood is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified forests

Design

Lightweight and robust, with back fixtures, so they arrive ready to hang

Returns & Refunds

We want you to love your new art. If you’re not completely happy, you can return your order within 30 days of delivery.

To start a return, email us at jordan@therainbowcollective.co

Shipping & Delivery

We partner with professional print studios local to you to reduce our environmental impact and deliver faster.

  • Processing time: 1–3 business days
  • Express shipping: 2–4 business days
  • Standard shipping: 4–8 business days

You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order ships.

John Singer Sargent’s Man Wearing Laurels (c.1874–80) turns an academic study into something much more intimate. LACMA notes that Sargent painted several male nude studies during or just after his student years in Carolus-Duran’s Paris atelier, and that this sitter may be the same professional model seen in A Male Model Standing before a Stove. The laurel crown gives him a mythic alibi: Apollo, victory, beauty. But the real charge is quieter - a bare shoulder, shadowed gaze, and male softness held in the dark.

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Our Exceptional Quality

  • Leave a Lasting Impression

    • Luxuriously 200gsm heavyweight matte paper
    • Rich colours and fine details
    • Museum quality, made to order

  • Easy-to-hang

    • Solid real wood frames
    • Sustainable and FCS certified
    • Premium UV-protecting glaze
    • Ready-to-hang

  • Art with meaning

    • Every purchase supports queer artists and brings work into your home that celebrates identity and self-expression.
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About the Collection

The Timeless Collection reintroduces historic queer artists and artworks for today’s homes.

These pieces celebrate the beauty, bravery and brilliance of queer creativity across time, making important works more available, more accessible and easier to discover.

Frequently asked questions

How does our quality compare?

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

What is the difference between Standard and Premium Frames?

Simply put, our standard frames use pine frames and our premium frames use oak or ash (depending on the colour selection).

Both are crafted from responsibly sourced wood providing natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

How long will my print last?

We use museum-quality materials. Under normal indoor conditions, your artwork is designed to last for decades without noticeable fading.

While no print should be placed in prolonged direct sunlight, our inks and materials offer excellent resistance to light exposure.

How easy is it to hang the prints?

Very easy. Our pieces arrive framed and ready to hang.

How long does delivery take?

We partner with professional print studios local to you to reduce our environmental impact and deliver faster.

  • Processing time: 1–3 business days
  • Express shipping: 2–4 business days
  • Standard shipping: 4–8 business days

You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order ships.

What if my order arrives damaged?

We package every order carefully using protective, purpose built materials. However, if anything arrives damaged, simply contact us and we'll send a replacement without hassle.

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