1918
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies for "Scots Grey" is a 1918 graphite by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two figures with a large animal, likely a horse, in this drawing. The pencil strokes are light and gestural, giving it an unfinished feel. It's a study, so it's meant to be a preliminary work, not a finished piece. The drawing shows movement and form, with a focus on how the humans and animal interact. Look up the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists like Sargent create soft, hazy effects in their work.
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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