![John Singer Sargent — Monastery [recto]](https://cdn.wall-art-frame.com/thumbnails/800/827c0b37-f0d5-4fe3-b223-77a44c7f995d_800_21ca9550eb.webp)
Monastery [recto]
between 1870 and 1872
About this artwork
This graphite drawing on paper depicts a serene Italian landscape featuring architectural structures integrated into a hilly terrain. It represents an early study by the artist during his formative years of travel.
Did you know?
John Singer Sargent, widely known for his brilliant society portraits, frequently sketched architectural scenes during his extensive travels through Europe in his youth. These early studies reveal his keen eye for light and composition, elements that would later define his mastery in both watercolor and oil painting.
![Monastery [recto]](https://cdn.wall-art-frame.com/thumbnails/300/827c0b37-f0d5-4fe3-b223-77a44c7f995d_300_2666f40f4e.webp)
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Monastery [recto]
John Singer Sargent, between 1870 and 1872
