Study for "Arion"
between 1919 and 1920 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
This graphite drawing is a preparatory figure study by John Singer Sargent for his mural painting "Arion" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The study focuses on the muscular anatomy and dynamic pose of a male figure.
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John Singer Sargent created this study while working on the grand rotunda murals for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The mural project represented a significant shift in his late career, as he moved away from portraiture to focus on grand allegorical and classical themes. This specific study captures his masterful ability to convey complex anatomical movement through delicate, confident strokes.
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Study for "Arion"
John Singer Sargent, between 1919 and 1920
