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John Singer Sargent, 1903–1916
- Artiste
- John Singer Sargent
- Datation
- 1903–1916
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- Fusain sur papier vergé
- Dimensions
- 47,94 × 61,6 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image is a pencil sketch of a male figure in a kneeling position. The upper part of his body is shown, with his head resting on his forearm. His muscular arms are bent at the elbows, with one hand touching the ground. The face is partially turned towards the viewer. The hair is not detailed. The subject is nude, and the focus is on the muscular definition and contour of his body. There is no jewelry present. The background is a blank, neutral space that emphasizes the figure's form and the shadows created by the shading in the sketch.