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Study of Drapery [verso]

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of an upper body with partial detail, using charcoal or pencil on paper. The figure is shown in a seated position with the body angled slightly away. The facial features of the individual are not drawn, with only an outline indicating the head. The hair is depicted as short. The clothing is illustrated as a robe or drapery with significant folds. The figure's arm extends outward, with the sketch capturing the flow of the cloth. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects the person is holding. The background of the image is plain, showing the texture of the paper, occasionally marked by light shadowing or shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1920-1922
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3320 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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