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Portrait of Dorothy Draper
Portrait of Dorothy Draper is a drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2016.630
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis in memory of Harvey Buchanan and Penelope Draper Buchanan
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Overview
Portrait of Dorothy Draper is a drawing created by John Singer Sargent in 1919. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman with dark, wavy hair and a simple white collar, gazing steadily with soft, defined facial features. The plain background emphasizes her expression.
Technique & Style
Sargent's loose, sketchy edges and gentle shading convey a sense of calm and directness. The drawing's unfinished quality suggests a quick study, with the artist prioritizing capturing the subject's expression.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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