1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of a Young Man, Seated is a 1895 ink by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a seated person from behind, their body turned slightly to the side. The focus is on the shoulders, back, and arms, with soft shading that makes the skin look smooth but not polished. The paper has a textured look, like old paper, and the lines are loose, almost like quick pencil strokes. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets them create smooth tones with ink on stone. This sketch is just a study, not a finished painting—it’s more about getting the shape and light right than details. If you like this loose, sketchy style, look up lithography to see how it works.
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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