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.
You see three military figures in a moment of camaraderie. They are drawn in charcoal, which gives the scene a sense of grit. The scene shows the emotional weight of the soldiers' interactions, which is interesting because it's a quiet moment amidst war. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create detailed scenes like this.
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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