Artwork
Studies for "Gassed"
Studies for "Gassed" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This charcoal drawing on laid paper is a study for a larger work, created by John Singer Sargent between 1918 and 1919. It depicts three soldiers in reclined positions.
Subject & Meaning
The soldiers' varied postures convey the debilitating effects of gas warfare, capturing a somber moment in the aftermath of an attack. The drawing highlights the vulnerability of the figures.
Technique & Style
Executed in charcoal, the work showcases Sargent's expressive rendering of the human form, with nuanced details that convey emotion and vulnerability.
History & Provenance
The drawing is a preparatory study for Sargent's larger painting 'Gassed', indicating the artist's process in developing the composition and figures for the final work.
Artist & collection
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.
![Studies for "Gassed" [recto], by John Singer Sargent](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-singer-sargent--studies-for-gassed-recto--bf7797882a33859c-w320.webp)
![Studies for "Gassed" [recto], by John Singer Sargent](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-singer-sargent--studies-for-gassed-recto--1cd4a47eb68752d0-w320.webp)
