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
(American, 1856–1925)
1903–16
Medium/Techniquea. (Recto): charcoal on paper
b. (Verso): charcoal on paper
DimensionsSheet: 62.5 x 47.5 cm (24 5/8 x 18 11/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent
Accession number28.570
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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)
John Singer Sargent
Late 19th to early 20th century
