1910
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for "Judgment" is a 1910 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
This charcoal sketch shows two nude figures locked in a tight, twisting embrace. Sargent uses light and shadow to trace each muscle and curve. The back view makes the pose feel bold and fresh. Sargent often drew this way, focusing on movement over faces. It’s not a finished piece—just practice for a bigger painting. This work feels close to his other figure studies. Look up Sargent, John Singer next.
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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