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Double-sided Drawing for MFA Rotunda Murals: a. (Recto) Sketch for the Dancing Figures, b. (Verso) Sketch of an Arch

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
1917–21

Medium/Technique Graphite pencil and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions Sheet: 22.5 x 30 cm (8 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line The Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent
Accession Number28.768
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsDrawings

InscriptionsIn graphite l.l.: B.18.14.A; l.r.: 10.2.6 (Fox number)
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)