Artwork
Studies for "Gassed"
Studies for "Gassed" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in graphite by unknown hand: J.S.314.
About this work
Overview
This charcoal drawing on laid paper is a study for a larger work, created by John Singer Sargent between 1918 and 1919. It depicts three soldiers in reclined positions.
Subject & Meaning
The soldiers' varied postures convey the debilitating effects of gas warfare, capturing a somber moment in the aftermath of an attack. The drawing highlights the vulnerability of the figures.
Technique & Style
Executed in charcoal, the work showcases Sargent's expressive rendering of the human form, with nuanced details that convey emotion and vulnerability.
History & Provenance
The drawing is a preparatory study for Sargent's larger painting 'Gassed', indicating the artist's process in developing the composition and figures for the final work.
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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.
![Studies for "Gassed" [recto], by John Singer Sargent](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-singer-sargent--studies-for-gassed-recto--bf7797882a33859c-w320.webp)
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