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Sketch for Reliefs - Male Figure (MFA Stairway)

Sketch for Reliefs - Male Figure (MFA Stairway)

(American, 1856–1925)
1921–25
Medium/TechniqueCharcoal on paper
DimensionsSheet: 48.5 x 63 cm (19 1/8 x 24 13/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent
Accession number28.701
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l. r.: 13.1.3 (Fox number); 28.701 Recto in charcoal: l. r.: lower leg longer (?) though Verso in graphite pencil: l. l.: S.5.160; 13.1.3
Provenance1925, upon the artist's death, by inheritance to his sisters, Emily Sargent (b. 1857 - d. 1936) and Violet Sargent Ormond (b. 1870 - d. 1955); 1928, gift of Emily Sargent and Violet Ormond to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 4, 1928)
Two Sketches - a. Double-sided Drawing : (Recto) Woman Seated on the Ground, (Verso) Standing Male Figure b. Man Working at a Table
Two Sketches - a. Double-sided Drawing : (Recto) Woman Seated on the Ground, (Verso) Standing Male Figure b. Man Working at a Table
John Singer Sargent
about 1875
Double-sided Sketch for the Glorious Mysteries, The Coronation of the Virgin - Boston Public Library Murals a. (Recto). The Virgin with Crown above her Head b. (Verso). Same subject as Recto
Double-sided Sketch for the Glorious Mysteries, The Coronation of the Virgin - Boston Public Library Murals
a. (Recto). The Virgin with Crown above her Head
b. (Verso). Same subject as Recto
John Singer Sargent
1903–16
Double- sided drawing for "Apollo in his Chariot with the Hours"(MFA Stairway) a. (Recto)Two Sketches of Male Nude (front view) b. (Verso) Various sketches: male nude, limbs, and compositional designs
Double- sided drawing for "Apollo in his Chariot with the Hours"(MFA Stairway)
a. (Recto)Two Sketches of Male Nude (front view)
b. (Verso) Various sketches: male nude, limbs, and compositional designs
John Singer Sargent
1921–25
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals a.(Recto): Sketch for Angel's Frieze- Angel with Ladder b.(Verso): Sketch for Angel's Frieze- Angel with Staff
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals
a.(Recto): Sketch for Angel's Frieze- Angel with Ladder
b.(Verso): Sketch for Angel's Frieze- Angel with Staff
John Singer Sargent
1895–1903
Double-sided drawing for Boston Public Library Mural a.(Recto) Sketch for the Joyful Mysteries, The Annunciation - The Virgin b. (Verso) Sketch of Head
Double-sided drawing for Boston Public Library Mural
a.(Recto) Sketch for the Joyful Mysteries, The Annunciation - The Virgin
b. (Verso) Sketch of Head
John Singer Sargent
1903–16
Double-sided drawing for Boston Public Library Murals a. (Recto) Sketch for the Sorrowful Mysteries - The Scourging b. (Verso) Study of Legs
Double-sided drawing for Boston Public Library Murals

a. (Recto) Sketch for the Sorrowful Mysteries - The Scourging

b. (Verso) Study of Legs
John Singer Sargent
1903–16
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals - Frieze of Prophets a. (Recto) Amos with Staff and Rope b. (Verso) Draped Standing Male Figure Grasping (?)
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals - Frieze of Prophets
a. (Recto) Amos with Staff and Rope
b. (Verso) Draped Standing Male Figure Grasping (?)
John Singer Sargent
1890–95
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals a.(Recto): Sketch for Heaven - Feet b.(Verso): Sketch for Heaven - Feet
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals
a.(Recto): Sketch for Heaven - Feet
b.(Verso): Sketch for Heaven - Feet
John Singer Sargent
1903–16
Double-sided Drawing : a. (Recto) Sketch of a Turkish woman b. (Verso) Veiled Women
Double-sided Drawing : a. (Recto) Sketch of a Turkish woman b. (Verso) Veiled Women
John Singer Sargent
Leg, Arm and Hand Study for Architecture, Painting and Sculpture (Sculpture); Drapery studies (verso)
Leg, Arm and Hand Study for Architecture, Painting and Sculpture (Sculpture); Drapery studies (verso)
John Singer Sargent
1917–21
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals a.(Recto): Sorrowing Figure (Mourning Angel) b.(Verso): Boy and Hand of Israel
Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals
a.(Recto): Sorrowing Figure (Mourning Angel)
b.(Verso): Boy and Hand of Israel
John Singer Sargent
1903–16
Double-sided Drawing - Boston Public Library Murals a. (Recto) Sketch for Architectural Onament b. (Verso) Rough Study for Judgement
Double-sided Drawing - Boston Public Library Murals a. (Recto)
Sketch for Architectural Onament b. (Verso) Rough Study for Judgement
John Singer Sargent
Late 19th to early 20th century