Lake Shore
between 1868 and 1869 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
A graphite pencil sketch on paper depicting a serene lakeshore with rocks and trees in the foreground. The composition focuses on the natural texture of the shoreline and calm water.
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This early drawing showcases Sargent's foundational skills in observation long before he became world-renowned for his opulent society portraits. At this stage in his youth, he frequently traveled with his family across Europe, filling sketchbooks with landscapes that honed his eye for composition and light, which would eventually define his mastery in oil painting.
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Lake Shore
John Singer Sargent, between 1868 and 1869
