DrawingsAmerican19th century

Two Men in Biblical Costume, possibly for "David Mourning Saul and Jonathan"

c. 1895 - 1900

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Charcoal on blue laid paper

Culture

American

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

60.4 x 46 cm (23 3/4 x 18 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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