1921
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of Drapery [verso] is a 1921 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a seated figure wearing a robe with many folds. The figure has minimal facial detail and short hair. The artist paid close attention to the robe's folds, which is interesting because it shows how the artist studied everyday things. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of artist: Sargent, John Singer.
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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