After ‘El-Jaleo’ c. 1882

John Singer Sargent's "After ‘El-Jaleo’" is a c. 1882 charcoal and wash drawing on paper, that depicts a woman in a Spanish dance pose. The drawing is characterized by the loose and dynamic lines of Sargent’s drawing style and the dramatic movement of the subject's pose. The artist's use of charcoal and wash contributes to a sense of movement and immediacy, making the drawing feel like a captured moment. Sargent's sketch-like style captures the fleeting energy of a dancer, emphasizing the artist’s interest in the human figure in motion.