Figure Studies after Sculpture (?) 1871 - 1872

Editor: So, this is "Figure Studies after Sculpture(?)" by John Singer Sargent. It's hard to pin down a date. It looks like a collection of quick sketches, almost like Sargent was warming up. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's like catching Sargent in a moment of pure observation, isn't it? I sense him circling the sculptures, almost dancing with his pencil as he tries to capture their essence. Do you notice how some lines are bold and sure, while others are tentative, searching? Editor: Yeah, it's like he's feeling his way around the forms. I guess those sculptures really grabbed his attention. Curator: Absolutely. To me, it feels as if he's not just copying, but having a silent dialogue with these classical figures. It's a glimpse into his creative process, a window into the artist's mind where he's working out how he sees the world. Editor: That's a really interesting way to look at it. Curator: It's all about the dance, isn't it?