Forest, Ramsau, Germany

Forest, Ramsau, Germany

John Singer Sargent

1871

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

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.

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