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Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals
a. (Recto) Sketch for the Mysteries - Ceiling Study
b. (Verso) Architectural Study

(American, 1856–1925)
1903–16
Medium/Techniquea. (Recto): charcoal and graphite pencil on paper b. (Verso): graphite pencil on paper
DimensionsSheet: 40 x 61 cm (15 3/4 x 24 in.)
Credit LineThe Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent
Accession number28.587
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l.r.: 5.a.1 (Fox number) Verso in graphite pencil: u.r.: S.6.150; 28.587; l.l.: 5.a.1
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)