Studies for "Scots Grey"

John Singer Sargent, 1918

This is a drawing of a pair of figures engaging in a task involving a large animal. The sketch depicts two scenes side by side, both featuring a figure in a cap interacting with the large shape of an animal, likely a horse. The strokes are light and gestural, capturing the essence of movement and form with minimal detail. The drawing is executed in pencil, focusing on the contours and implied lines rather than intricate detailing. The figures are positioned with one hand tracing or holding the side of the animal. This artwork appears unfinished or a preliminary study, capturing the fluidity and dynamics of the interaction.
Kunstenaar
John Singer Sargent
Datering
1918
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
17,94 × 25,24 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a pair of figures engaging in a task involving a large animal. The sketch depicts two scenes side by side, both featuring a figure in a cap interacting with the large shape of an animal, likely a horse. The strokes are light and gestural, capturing the essence of movement and form with minimal detail. The drawing is executed in pencil, focusing on the contours and implied lines rather than intricate detailing. The figures are positioned with one hand tracing or holding the side of the animal. This artwork appears unfinished or a preliminary study, capturing the fluidity and dynamics of the interaction.

John Singer Sargent