DrawingsAmerican19th-20th century

Study of Mary for "Annunciation," Boston Public Library; verso: Sketch for "Crucifix," Boston Public Library

1895-1916

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Description

Cut on right edge.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Conté crayon and graphite on cream wove paper; verso: graphite

Culture

American

Century

19th-20th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

25.1 x 19.9 cm (9 7/8 x 7 13/16 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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