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Male Torso with Pole

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of a male figure. The person is facing slightly to the right with arms raised above the head, holding onto a long object. The facial features are detailed with strong cheekbones and a focused expression, while the hair is short. The figure is bare-chested, showing muscular definition, with no visible clothing or accessories. The drawing is on light-colored paper with a neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
1890-1900
Medium
charcoal and chalk on grey laid paper
Dimensions
5567 × 7139 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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