Sails 1874 - 1877

"Sails" is a pencil sketch by American artist John Singer Sargent, completed between 1874 and 1877. The artwork captures the intricate lines and shapes of sails, highlighting Sargent's early exploration of form and composition. The loose, gestural lines suggest a sense of movement and energy, characteristics that would become synonymous with Sargent's later paintings. This simple yet evocative study demonstrates the artist's keen observation and ability to translate the world around him onto paper.