Studies for ‘Fumee d’Ambre Gris’ 1880

This 1880 study by John Singer Sargent, titled “Studies for ‘Fumee d’Ambre Gris’”, is a pencil drawing on paper featuring a series of anatomical studies. The drawing depicts a foot and five hands, each rendered in delicate detail. This study is likely a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, hinting at Sargent’s meticulous approach to capturing the human form with lifelike accuracy. The sketch's use of graphite and precise lines emphasizes the artist's commitment to capturing the subtle nuances of the human body.