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Study for Figure above "Music"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a male figure from the torso upwards in a dynamic pose. The person is seated with one knee drawn up and arms raised. The facial features are softly sketched, focusing on the eyes, nose, and slightly parted lips, framed by short, combed-back hair. The figure's musculature is accentuated, giving a sense of realism. The sketch has a plain background, and there are no visible jewelry or objects. It is executed on off-white paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1919-1920
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3057 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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