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Studies for "Classic and Romantic Art"

John Singer Sargent

1921

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Studies for "Classic and Romantic Art" is a 1921 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Singer Sargent
When & what style?: 1921
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a strong figure with an arm behind its back and a lion's head. It's interesting because the artist combined human and animal forms in one piece. The artist used charcoal and graphite to create this work, which is now at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and to learn more, you can look up the technique of cross-hatching.

About the artist

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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