Studies of Peasants with Wheelbarrows [verso]
between 1870 and 1872
About this artwork
A graphite drawing on paper featuring multiple studies of peasants, including a central figure standing with crutches and others working with wheelbarrows. This sketch is located on the verso of a larger composition.
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These sketches date to John Singer Sargent's early formative years, showing his lifelong habit of recording everyday figures and postures. Even in these youthful studies, his keen eye for anatomy and natural movement is evident, foreshadowing the masterful compositions that would later define his career.
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Studies of Peasants with Wheelbarrows [verso]
John Singer Sargent, between 1870 and 1872