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Studies for "Gassed"

John Singer Sargent

1918

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Studies for "Gassed" is a 1918 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Singer Sargent
When & what style?: 1918
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see three soldiers lying down, drawn in charcoal on paper. They're shown in different positions, which suggests they're suffering from gas attacks. This artwork is a study for a bigger painting, and it shows how the artist thought about the scene before creating the final version. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of Sargent, John Singer.

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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