Study of Ezekiel for "Frieze of Prophets"
1891
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1891
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of Ezekiel for "Frieze of Prophets" is a 1891 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is called "Study of Ezekiel for 'Frieze of Prophets'" by John Singer Sargent. It was created between 1890 and 1892. The artist used charcoal and white chalk on gray laid paper, which is an interesting combination of materials. This study is part of a larger work, showing Sargent's process and attention to detail. You can learn more about the artist's style and techniques by looking at the work of 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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