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Motorcycle [verso]

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bicycle. The drawing is executed in a simple, minimalist style using a series of light pencil lines. The focus appears to be on depicting the front view of the bicycle, emphasizing elements such as the handlebars, the front wheel, and the front fork. The lines are light and sketchy, giving the drawing a spontaneous and fluid feel. The drawing is presented on a plain, neutral-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2929 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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