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Studies for "The Fall of Gog and Magog"
Studies for "The Fall of Gog and Magog" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This charcoal drawing on blue-gray laid paper is a study by John Singer Sargent for his mural 'The Fall of Gog and Magog'. Created between 1903 and 1916, it showcases the artist's preparatory work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two horse heads with rolling eyes, bared teeth, and tense muscles, conveying a sense of dynamic energy and raw power. The focus is on capturing the animals' movement and expression.
Technique & Style
Sargent used charcoal to render the horses' features, exploiting the contrast between the dark medium and the blue-gray paper to create a vivid, high-contrast effect. The absence of background emphasizes the horses' forms.
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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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