Study for "Astronomy"
1921
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1921
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a person kneeling with their head tilted back, eyes closed. The dark circle behind them has faint zodiac symbols. Soft lines fade in and out, making the figure seem to float. Sargent made this as a study for a painting called *Astronomy*. The simple pose and deep shadows focus on quiet concentration. The zodiac hints at cosmic ideas without crowding the scene. See this work in person at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
