DrawingsAmerican20th century

Studies for "Bacchanal: Decorative Design" (recto and verso)

c. 1915-1916

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Graphite on dark cream wove paper, darkened

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

26.1 x 41 cm (10 1/4 x 16 1/8 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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