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Studies for "Two Classical Male Figures Wrestling"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image features a sketch of two male torsos. The top figure is shown from the back with emphasis on the muscular structure and broad shoulders, along with a suggestion of short hair. The lower figure is depicted in a side view from the waist up, highlighting the torso and arms. The lower figure's hand is shown gripping the wrist of the upper figure. Both figures are nude, and the sketch uses contours and shadows for detail. The background is plain, and the paper appears slightly aged.

Artwork Details

Date
1919-1920
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
3036 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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