Two Studies of Hands Holding Scroll for Seated Angel at Right, "Israel and the Law," Boston Public Library
DrawingsAmerican19th-20th century

Two Studies of Hands Holding Scroll for Seated Angel at Right, "Israel and the Law," Boston Public Library

1895 - 1916

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Description

Pinholes at upper corners.

Classification
Drawings
Medium
Charcoal on off-white laid paper
Culture
American
Century
19th-20th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

62 x 47.5 cm (24 7/16 x 18 11/16 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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