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Double-sided Drawing for MFA Rotunda Murals: a. (Recto) Sketch for the Three Graces ; b. (Verso) Four Studies for the Three Graces
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
1917–21
Medium/Technique
a. (Recto): graphite pencil and charcoal on paper
b. (Verso): graphite pencil
b. (Verso): graphite pencil
Dimensions
Sheet: 30.3 x 22.5 cm (11 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent
Accession Number28.761
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Inscriptionsa. (Recto) In graphite l.l.: B.18.72.B; l.r.: 10.3.8 (Fox number)
b. (Verso) In graphite l.l.: B.18.72.A
b. (Verso) In graphite l.l.: B.18.72.A
Provenance1925, upon the artist's death, by inheritance to his sisters, Emily Sargent (b. 1857 - d. 1936) and Violet Sargent Ormond (b. 1870 - d. 1955); 1928, gift of Emily Sargent and Violet Ormond to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 4, 1928)