Study for ‘Frieze of Prophets’ 1890 - 1892

This charcoal drawing, titled "Study for ‘Frieze of Prophets’", is a preparatory sketch by American artist John Singer Sargent. Created between 1890 and 1892, the drawing showcases Sargent’s expressive and fluid style, capturing the movement and drapery of a figure in a simple yet powerful way. Sargent’s renowned for his portraits, but this sketch reveals his interest in figurative compositions, laying the groundwork for his larger, monumental Frieze of Prophets. This study, with its emphasis on line and form, is a fascinating glimpse into the artist’s creative process.