Two studies for soldiers of Gassed 1918

"Two studies for soldiers of Gassed" is a charcoal drawing by American artist John Singer Sargent, created in 1918. The two studies, executed in a loose and expressive style, are preparatory sketches for Sargent's famous painting "Gassed." The work depicts two British soldiers, one standing and the other kneeling, both rendered with a sense of weariness and vulnerability, likely reflecting the devastating effects of chemical warfare during World War I. The drawings showcase Sargent's mastery of line and composition, capturing the essence of his subjects in a few strokes.