Study of the Resurrection for Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary
between 1903 and 1916 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
A charcoal drawing on paper depicting a anatomical study of a male torso, likely intended for a religious mural project. The study includes handwritten annotations regarding a model's address and availability.
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John Singer Sargent was primarily known for his society portraits, but this piece reflects his lesser-known dedication to monumental religious mural cycles, specifically for the Boston Public Library. The inclusion of the model's address, 'Carmine Tedeschi, 1 Chelmsford Street, Hammersmith,' provides a rare glimpse into the logistical reality of an artist's studio in early 20th-century London. Such inscriptions remind us that behind these grand, idealized figures were often local working-class models earning their keep in a bustling metropolis.
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Study of the Resurrection for Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary
John Singer Sargent, between 1903 and 1916
