
Study for "Dogma of the Redemption: Frieze of Angels" [recto]
Sargent, John Singer · American
1895-1903
- Medium
- charcoal on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 3064 × 4000px
Description
The image shows a full-body drawing of a person standing. The person is facing forward with their face slightly tilted upwards and their eyes looking forward. Their facial features include outlined eyes, a straight nose, and lips, with short hair. The person is wearing a long robe with draped fabric and shading for texture. They are holding a hammer-like object in their right hand and a goblet or cup in their left hand. There is no visible jewelry. The background is a plain surface.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).