Gun Carriages, France

John Singer Sargent, 1918

This is a drawing of early vehicles, including a steam engine and other machinery. The drawing is a detailed pencil sketch showcasing a steam engine type vehicle prominently on the upper left with large wheels, a funnel-shaped chimney, and complex mechanical parts. To the right and across the bottom of the image, there are additional sketches of similar machinery. Each vehicle has large spoked wheels and intricate mechanical components. The drawing demonstrates an interest in mechanical details and the structure of these early vehicles.
Artist
John Singer Sargent
Date
1918
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
25.4 × 36.51 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of early vehicles, including a steam engine and other machinery. The drawing is a detailed pencil sketch showcasing a steam engine type vehicle prominently on the upper left with large wheels, a funnel-shaped chimney, and complex mechanical parts. To the right and across the bottom of the image, there are additional sketches of similar machinery. Each vehicle has large spoked wheels and intricate mechanical components. The drawing demonstrates an interest in mechanical details and the structure of these early vehicles.

John Singer Sargent