Study for "Triumph of Religion"
1910
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1910
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sargent’s charcoal sketch shows a crowded scene on paper. Figures twist and turn with loose, quick lines. The main person wears robes and holds a cross. The loose strokes make it feel alive. Faces are barely sketched in. It looks like a snapshot, not a polished drawing. This feels like a rough draft for a bigger work. If you like this, check out Sargent, John Singer.
![Study for "Dogma of the Redemption: Frieze of Angels" [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/27478776512a097f/thumb.webp)
![Man Wearing a Cloak [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/6f165c0376318d82/thumb.webp)
