Studies for "Scots Grey"
1918 Imperial War Museum
About this artwork
This drawing consists of graphite sketches of soldiers and horses, likely created as preparatory studies for a larger commissioned work. It features two distinct groups composed of figures in military uniform interacting with horses.
Did you know?
During World War I, John Singer Sargent was commissioned by the British government as an official war artist. He traveled to the Western Front in 1918, where he produced numerous sketches and paintings that captured the daily life and logistical struggles of the troops, eventually leading to his monumental painting 'Gassed'.
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Studies for "Scots Grey"
John Singer Sargent, 1918
