1918
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies for "Gassed" is a 1918 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows six sketches of a person's head and shoulders, each from a different angle, with a blindfold around their eyes. These sketches were likely done to prepare for a larger work, and they show the artist's focus on capturing human emotion and expression. The use of charcoal creates realistic shadows and depth. To learn more about the artist's use of shading and texture, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
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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