1868
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Alps [recto] is a 1868 graphite by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, depicting Mountain, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a mountain landscape with rugged peaks and valleys. It's drawn with graphite on paper. The lines and textures create a sense of depth and atmosphere. What's interesting about this work is how Sargent used delicate lines to draw the mountains. To learn more about the artist's use of shading and texture, look up the technique of sfumato.
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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