Study of Adam for the ‘Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary’ 1903 - 1916

This charcoal drawing, titled "Study of Adam for the ‘Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary’", is a preparatory study by John Singer Sargent. Executed between 1903 and 1916, the drawing showcases Sargent’s masterful use of line and shading to capture the form of a figure. It is likely a study for a larger work, perhaps a painting, related to the "Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary", a series of devotional themes. The drawing offers a glimpse into Sargent's process as he meticulously develops his compositions.