1876
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seated Men is a 1876 graphite by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two men sitting close together, dressed up, with one holding a cigarette. They're sketched in pencil. Their faces aren't detailed, and the background is simple. This sketch is interesting because it shows how people interact with each other. The artist focused on the men's poses and clothing. To learn more about the artist's use of shading and contrast, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
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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