Artists' ToolsAmerican19th-20th century
Stencil
19th-20th century
Artists
John Singer SargentArtist
Description
The stencil is affixed to the verso of the page. Something is illegibly inscribed at l.l. in graphite. The stencil is marked with gold paint where it was used.
Dimensions
10.4 x 36.8 cm (4 1/8 x 14 1/2 in.)
Provenance
To the artist's sisters, Violet (Mrs. Francis) Ormond and Emily Sargent, at his death, 1925; gift of Mrs. Ormond to the Fogg Art Museum, 1937.
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