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Studies of Achilles for "Chiron and Achilles"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a sketch of a male figure shown primarily from the chest up. One arm is raised beside his head, and the other is in a downward flexed position. The figure's head is turned to the side, with faint indications of facial features such as the structure of his jaw and the outline of his nose. He has short, closely cropped hair. The figure's midsection is visible, revealing pronounced musculature and subtle lines hinting at abdominal definition. The figure appears unclothed, with no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain and unadorned, highlighting the focus on the body's anatomy.

Artwork Details

Date
1922-1925
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3041 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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