Sketch for Ganymede (MFA Rotunda)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

1917–21

Medium/TechniqueCharcoal and graphite pencil on paper

DimensionsSheet: 48 x 63 cm (18 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.)

Credit LineGift of the artist for the benefit of the Museum School

Accession number21.2480

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ClassificationsDrawings

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InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l. r.: MFA 11.1.3 (Fox number); 21.2480 Verso in red pencil: u. l.: 21.2480; in graphite pencil: l. r.: illegible inscription

ProvenanceThe artist, gift to MFA November 3, 1921

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