Artwork
Studies for "The Fall of Gog and Magog"
Studies for "The Fall of Gog and Magog" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: S.6.164 / 2.1.5; upper right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 2.1.5
About this work
Overview
This charcoal drawing on blue-gray laid paper is a study by John Singer Sargent for his mural 'The Fall of Gog and Magog'. Created between 1903 and 1916, it showcases the artist's preparatory work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two horse heads with rolling eyes, bared teeth, and tense muscles, conveying a sense of dynamic energy and raw power. The focus is on capturing the animals' movement and expression.
Technique & Style
Sargent used charcoal to render the horses' features, exploiting the contrast between the dark medium and the blue-gray paper to create a vivid, high-contrast effect. The absence of background emphasizes the horses' forms.
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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.
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