Study for ‘Handmaid of the Lord’ (1903-1916)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Study for 'Handmaid of the Lord' (1903-1916) by John Singer Sargent is a captivating glimpse into the artist's creative process. This evocative drawing illustrates Sargent's mastery in capturing movement and form through his skillful use of charcoal. The sketch portrays a figure, draped in flowing garments that suggest a dynamic movement, with one arm lifted as if caught in the midst of an action. The precise delineation of the folds and the play of light and shadow across the fabric demonstrate Sargent's attention to texture and detail.This particular study lends insight into the preliminary stages of a larger work, allowing viewers an understanding of the artist’s methodical approach to composition and form. Through this drawing, Sargent not only explores the physicality of the garments but also evokes a sense of the ethereal, perhaps reflecting the spiritual or divine aspect of the 'Handmaid of the Lord.'Displayed within our collection, this piece invites art lovers to appreciate the raw beauty of an artistic moment captured in time before it evolves into a full-fledged painting.
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Born in Florence to American expatriate parents, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) is considered Europe's leading portrait painter of the Edwardian era. He was educated at both Accademia delle Belle Arti and Paris's École des Beaux Arts. While in Paris, under the guidance of Émile–Auguste Carolus–Duran, a portraitist and muralist, Sargent learned to paint directly from observation without first sketching, employing a fluidity, influenced by the Impressionists. Sargent created more than 2,900 paintings, mainly portraits and landscapes from his travels across the Atlantic, Europe, the Middle East and America.