1918
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Motorcycle [verso] is a 1918 graphite by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a woman in silky fabric in this drawing. She's drawn in graphite on wove paper. The woman is wearing a flowing dress and her face is detailed. The drawing is interesting because it's a quick sketch. It shows Sargent's ability to draw people quickly and accurately. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer
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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