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Study of Apollo for "Apollo and the Muses"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a standing male figure. The left arm is raised, and the right hand rests on the hip. The man's head is turned slightly to the right, with delicately sketched facial features and short, neatly groomed hair. The figure is depicted nude, highlighting the body's contours and musculature. The sketch is on paper with a light grid overlay for layout, with no background elements visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1921
Medium
charcoal and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3096 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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