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Two Heads

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two profile sketches of a person's head, focusing on the nose, mouth, and chin. The head is slightly tilted downwards with closed eyes in a restful position. Facial features are outlined with shading, emphasizing contours. The hair is depicted with dark lines blending into the background of cross-hatched pencil strokes. The sketches on a simple piece of paper with minimal additional detailing, showcasing the face and shading techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
1875-1880
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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