Forest, Ramsau, Germany
1871
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1871
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a serene forest landscape. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is that Sargent was experimenting with different styles at this time. He was moving away from portraits and trying to draw landscapes, which was a new challenge for him. You can learn more about drawing techniques like this by looking at the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer.