Falling Male Nude [verso]
1918
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Falling Male Nude [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/bfafa5990eb423f7/full.webp)
1918
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This charcoal drawing shows a man falling through space. His body twists, muscles tense, arms flailing. The lines are bold yet loose. It’s not finished—just a study. Sargent made this to explore movement and weight. He often drew dancers or athletes. Here, he captures a fleeting moment in raw detail. His loose, sketchy style feels modern. Check the National Gallery of Art, Washington for more of his work.
![Studies of Male Nudes [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/6a06b2ac3ad0c09a/thumb.webp)
