Studies for "Two Classical Male Figures Wrestling"
1920
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1920
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sargent drew two men wrestling in charcoal. Their bodies twist and strain, muscles jumping under the paper. You can almost hear the grunts and see the dust kick up. He made these sketches while preparing a big painting. Sargent often worked out poses this way—quick, bold lines that feel alive. The paper’s rough texture helps the charcoal grab light and shadow. This feels like his other figure studies. Try looking up Sargent, John Singer.
![Studies of Male Nudes [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/6a06b2ac3ad0c09a/thumb.webp)
![Falling Male Nude [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/bfafa5990eb423f7/thumb.webp)
