Artwork
Studies for "Apollo in His Chariot with the Hours"
Studies for "Apollo in His Chariot with the Hours" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This drawing comprises two charcoal sketches of horse heads on wove paper, created as studies for a larger work.
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Overview
This drawing comprises two charcoal sketches of horse heads on wove paper, created as studies for a larger work.
Subject & Meaning
The sketches depict horse heads in different poses, one in profile and the other looking downward, showcasing the artist's attention to equine anatomy.
Technique & Style
Executed in charcoal, the drawings demonstrate a focus on capturing the musculature and bone structure beneath the skin, with smooth blending of shadows.
History & Provenance
These studies were preparatory works for Sargent's 'Apollo in His Chariot with the Hours', indicating his practice of refining details before undertaking large-scale mural paintings.
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Artist
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.
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