1924
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for "Phaethon" is a 1924 graphite by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a male figure in a dynamic position, suggestive of falling or floating. The figure is nude, with serene facial features and precise musculature. This study is interesting because it shows Sargent's focus on movement and the ethereal quality of the scene. The backdrop of swirling clouds or smoke adds to the sense of drama. Check out the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer to learn more about his style and other studies like this one.
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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