1871
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies of Peasants [verso] is a 1871 graphite by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows buildings near a river in Venice. It's a simple sketch, but what's interesting is that it was made by a young artist. The drawing is small, measuring about 9.5 by 11.4 cm, which suggests it was done quickly, maybe as a practice exercise. You can learn more about drawing techniques like this 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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