Studies of a Man's Head

Studies of a Man's Head

John Singer Sargent

1875

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two profile sketches of a man's head in this drawing. The sketches show the man from different angles, highlighting the artist's attention to detail. This attention to detail is what makes the drawing interesting, as it shows the artist's skill in observing and rendering the human face. Check out the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer to see more examples of his skill with portraits.

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