Sketch of a Child; Head of a Man
DrawingsAmerican19th century

Sketch of a Child; Head of a Man

1871 - 1872

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist
Classification
Drawings
Medium
Graphite on darkened off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Century
19th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

10.3 x 17.2 cm (4 1/16 x 6 3/4 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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