Landscape Study (from Sketchbook) 1904

Mary Newbold Sargent's "Landscape Study (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch from 1904, showcasing a simple yet evocative landscape scene. The composition is dominated by a distant hill and a small structure in the foreground, likely a lighthouse or a tower. The minimal detail and loose lines create a sense of immediacy, characteristic of a quick sketch. The artist's deft use of line suggests a sense of openness and serenity, characteristic of many 19th-century landscape drawings. This piece, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into Sargent's artistic process and her ability to capture the essence of a landscape with minimal strokes.