DrawingsAmerican19th century

Study of a Tree

1871

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Description

This sheet has been cut from the sketchbook and is loose. Left edge is irregular.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Graphite on off-white wove paper

Culture

American

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

29 x 40.7 cm (11 7/16 x 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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