Studies for "Gassed" 1918 - 1919

"Studies for 'Gassed'" is a charcoal drawing on paper by American artist John Singer Sargent, created between 1918 and 1919. The drawing depicts two studies of soldiers, likely British, lying on the ground, serving as preparatory sketches for the artist's iconic oil painting "Gassed". The composition of the drawings are simple but poignant, capturing the exhaustion and suffering of the soldiers during World War I. These studies demonstrate the artist's remarkable ability to convey emotion through line and tone, giving a glimpse into the creative process of his celebrated masterpiece.