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Sketch of Cellini's "Perseus", by John Singer Sargent, graphite, 1910

Sketch of Cellini's "Perseus"

John Singer Sargent

1910

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sketch of Cellini's "Perseus" is a 1910 graphite by John Singer Sargent, depicting Satyr, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
John Singer Sargent
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a sketch of a famous statue, "Perseus", in this watercolor painting. The sketch is loose and quick, which suggests it was done from life. It's interesting that Sargent chose to draw this statue, as it shows his interest in classical art. Check out the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer, to see more of his sketches and paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of John Singer Sargent
Artist

John Singer Sargent

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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