1921
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies of Generals Plumer and Haig for "General Officers of World War I" [recto] is a 1921 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two military generals, Plumer and Haig, drawn in charcoal. They're depicted in uniforms, showing authority and presence. The drawings focus on their posture and attire, with minimal facial details. These drawings show Sargent's skill in using simple lines to convey a sense of importance. He drew these generals from life, which makes the drawings feel more real. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer.
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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