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Sketch for Astronomy
Sketch for Astronomy (MFA Rotunda)
Sketch for Astronomy
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
1917–21
Medium/Technique
Charcoal and blue pencil on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 47.5 x 62.5 cm (18 11/16 x 24 5/8 in.)
Image: 37 cm (14 9/16 in) diameter
Image: 37 cm (14 9/16 in) diameter
Credit Line
Gift of the artist for the benefit of the Museum School
Accession Number21.2476
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l. r.: MFA 11.3.11 (Fox number); u. r.: circle with horoscope signs
Verso in graphite pencil: u. r.: 12; in red pencil u. l.: 21.2476
Verso in graphite pencil: u. r.: 12; in red pencil u. l.: 21.2476
ProvenanceThe artist, gift to MFA November 3, 1921