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Studies for "Gassed"

John Singer Sargent

1918

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Marine World War I

Dominant colour

Studies for "Gassed" is a 1918 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, depicting World War I, 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 in different poses, drawn with charcoal and graphite on paper. The soldiers are shown in a somber, quiet way, which suggests the artist was thinking about the serious effects of war. This was a time when the artist was reflecting on the emotional weight of conflict, and it shows in these simple, powerful sketches. Check out the work of artist: 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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