1910
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for "Hell" is a 1910 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
This charcoal drawing shows a body curled on its side. The lines are loose and flowing, not tight or careful. You can almost feel the weight of the pose without seeing a face. Sargent used this study to plan a larger painting. It’s a rare look at his process, not meant to hang finished. The lack of detail makes the body feel more real, like a quick snapshot. Check out more of his charcoal work at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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