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Sketch for Heaven - Torso with Arms Raised - Boston Public Library Murals

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

1903–16

Medium/Technique Charcoal on paper

Dimensions Sheet: 63 x 47.5 cm (24 13/16 x 18 11/16 in.)

Credit Line The Sargent Collection—Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Violet Ormond in memory of their brother, John Singer Sargent

Accession Number28.552

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsDrawings

InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l.r.: 2.4.3 A (Fox number); 28.552; l.l.: Alva Ru (?)
Verso in graphite pencil: u.l.: S.5.189; l.r.: 2.4.3

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)