Old Phalerum (from Sketchbook) 1904

"Old Phalerum (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Mary Newbold Sargent. It was created in 1904 and depicts a seascape view of the ancient port of Phalerum in Greece. The sketch, a small-scale work measuring 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches, presents a simplified yet evocative scene of the coastal landscape. It showcases Sargent's interest in capturing the character of places through a combination of realism and artistic interpretation. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offers viewers a glimpse into Sargent's artistic process and her appreciation for the history and beauty of Greece.