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