Study for ‘Philosophy’ 1922 - 1925

John Singer Sargent's “Study for ‘Philosophy’", a charcoal drawing created between 1922 and 1925, showcases the artist's signature style. The study depicts a seated figure, likely a male, draped in a flowing garment. Sargent, known for his mastery of portraiture and figure drawing, employs subtle shading and contour lines to create a sense of volume and form. The drawing, a preparatory study for a larger work, reveals Sargent's meticulous approach to composition and anatomical detail.