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Study for "Hell"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The sketch depicts a person in a reclined position, lying on their side on an abstract surface. Their left arm is extended outward, while their head rests on the left forearm. The drawing lacks fine facial details or clear hair details, focusing on the body's form and posture. The person seems unclothed with no visible accessories. The background is a plain surface. The sketch is done in soft pencil or charcoal on neutral-toned paper, emphasizing the body's contours with fluid, gestural lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1903-1916
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3146 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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