Artwork
Studies for "Apollo and the Muses"
Studies for "Apollo and the Muses" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 11.5.19; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 204 [circled]; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 11.5.19; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand:11.5.19
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1921, 'Studies for "Apollo and the Muses"' is a charcoal drawing on laid paper by John Singer Sargent.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Apollo, the Greek god of music, surrounded by the nine Muses, exploring themes of artistic inspiration and creativity through the representation of mythological figures.
Technique & Style
Executed in charcoal, the work showcases Sargent's confident and expressive handling of line and form, with lightly sketched figures that convey a sense of movement and spontaneity.
Context
This drawing provides insight into Sargent's creative process, capturing a moment in the development of a larger work, 'Apollo and the Muses'.
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Artist
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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