Sketch of a Man (Paul Helleu)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Paul César F. Helleu (French, 1859–1927)

Medium/TechniqueCharcoal on paper

DimensionsSheet: 29.5 x 23.5 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)

Credit LineThe Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent

Accession number28.956

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ClassificationsDrawings

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InscriptionsGraphite: l.l.: J.S. 323

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)

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1917–21

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1903–16

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