Sargent charcoal

In the fall 2006 issue of Drawing, we explored how the best lessons in value, light, and form are clearly visible in John Singer Sargent's drawings. We present a excerpt from the article that discusses

J.S. Sargent - charcoal 23.5 x 18.5 - Helen Dunham, ca 1895

John Singer Sargent, Dr Charles Fleischer 1903 - The Morgan Library & Museum

Portrait of Eric Spencer Fitzwilliam, the 9th Earl Fitzwilliam

Sargent's palette, oil paints and brushes Harvard Art Museums - Fogg Museum, Cambridge, MA John Singer Sargent (1866 - 1925) was an American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocation of Edwardian era luxury. During his career he created approximately 900 oil paintings and more than 2000 watercolours, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings. His oeuvre documents worldwide travel, from Venice to the Tyrol, Corfu, the Middle East, Montana…

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View Lady Poole (Michelle Peveril Le Mesurier) (1913) By John Singer Sargent; Charcoal on paper; 23 5/8 x 18 7/8 in; Signed; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.