Who painted Studies of a Soldier Drinking, for Gassed (recto)?

Studies of a Soldier Drinking, for Gassed (recto) was painted by John Singer Sargent in 1918.

Where can I see Studies of a Soldier Drinking, for Gassed (recto)?

Studies of a Soldier Drinking, for Gassed (recto) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Studies of a Soldier Drinking, for Gassed (recto)

John Singer Sargent , 1918

Studies of a Soldier Drinking, for Gassed (recto) is a drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a preparatory study for John Singer Sargent's large-scale painting Gassed, created for the British War Memorial Committee to commemorate World War I.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a soldier drinking from a canteen, a quiet moment captured amidst the chaos of war, focusing on a simple human need rather than the violence of the scene.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing conveys a sense of immediacy and observation, characteristic of Sargent's studies for Gassed.

History & Provenance

Sargent witnessed the scene that inspired Gassed during a visit to France in 1918; the final painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy of Art in London in 1919 and is now held by the Imperial War Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.