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Studies for "Dancing Figures"
Studies for "Dancing Figures" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:upper left in charcoal: Lilian White; right center in charcoal: grasshof; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 10.2.3; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 7 [circled]; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 10.2.3; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 10.2.3
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Overview
Studies for "Dancing Figures" is a 1920 charcoal drawing on laid paper by John Singer Sargent, an artist known for his portraits and travel documentation.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two nude female figures in dynamic poses, with arms raised and bodies twisted, conveying a sense of movement and energy. The figures appear to be dancing, captured in a moment of fluid motion.
Technique & Style
Sargent's use of charcoal creates depth and texture, with dark lines and shading adding volume to the figures. The composition and charcoal technique work together to convey a sense of fluidity and movement.
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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.
