Studies of Aphrodite for 'Aphrodite and Eros'
between 1919 and 1920 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
This graphite drawing features a central study of a standing nude figure with a secondary sketch of a hand and a facial study in the lower right. It reflects Sargent's meticulous preparatory process for his mural work.
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John Singer Sargent is most famous for his society portraits, but in his later years, he devoted himself to monumental mural projects for museums like the Boston Public Library and the Museum of Fine Arts. These studies for 'Aphrodite and Eros' reveal his rigorous commitment to classical form and anatomical accuracy, demonstrating how he carefully planned each element of his large-scale decorative programs before executing them in final media.
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Studies of Aphrodite for 'Aphrodite and Eros'
John Singer Sargent, between 1919 and 1920
