Study for ‘Classic and Romantic Art’ c. 1921

John Singer Sargent's "Study for ‘Classic and Romantic Art’", created around 1921, depicts a scene with several figures, including a central male figure standing on a pedestal. The drawing is rendered in graphite on paper, with the figures lightly sketched in, suggesting the preparatory nature of the work. The composition is arranged in an oval format, emphasizing the figures within a defined space, and is likely a preliminary study for a larger artwork. The subject matter and the artist's style align with Sargent's later works, where he focused on exploring themes of classical beauty and romanticism.