Study for "Handmaid of the Lord"
1910
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1910
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person with arms raised, like they’re putting on a coat. The head is just a blur. The coat’s folds look real and heavy, while the background is plain gray. Sargent made this with charcoal. He used quick, loose lines to catch the coat’s movement. The paper’s texture shows through in places. Ever seen how Sargent paints fabric? Check out his oil portraits next at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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