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Double-sided Drawing for Boston Public Library Murals
a.(Recto): Sketch for Heaven - Feet
b.(Verso): Sketch for Heaven - Feet

(American, 1856–1925)
1903–16
Medium/Techniquea. (Recto): charcoal and graphite pencil on paper b. (Verso): charcoal on paper
DimensionsSheet: 47.5 x 62 cm (18 11/16 x 24 7/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent
Accession number28.548
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l.r.: 2.4.2 A (Fox number); 28.548; u.c.: reverse on other side Verso in graphite pencil: l.l.: S.5.96; l.c.: reverse on other side
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)