1895
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Male Torso with Pole is a 1895 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man’s upper body in charcoal and chalk. His arms are raised, gripping a long pole. The lines are bold but soft, showing muscle and movement. Sargent often drew athletes and dancers. This piece feels quick, like a study done fast to catch the pose. The grey paper lets the light tones pop. Look for more like this at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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