Study for "Astronomy" c. 1921

"Study for 'Astronomy'" is a charcoal drawing by John Singer Sargent, created around 1921. It depicts a male figure in a seated pose, looking upwards, with a strong emphasis on the anatomy and form of the body. Sargent's signature style is evident in the loose, expressive lines and the meticulous attention to detail in capturing the subject's posture and expression. The study serves as preliminary work for his painting "Astronomy", highlighting the artist's process and exploration of composition and figure studies.