The artwork, entitled “Drawing 2” by John Singer Sargent, was created in 1909. This work belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study genre.
“Drawing 2” depicts a detailed and skillfully rendered sketch of an unclothed male figure, showcasing the anatomical precision for which John Singer Sargent is renowned. The figure stands in a classical contrapposto pose, with one leg slightly bent and the other fixed firmly on a raised platform. Various shades of pencil work are employed with masterful technique to portray the musculature and form of the subject, accentuating the three-dimensionality and lifelike appearance. The legs and lower torso bear traces of construction lines, evidencing the artist’s methodical approach to capturing the human form. This artwork exemplifies Sargent’s dedication to realism and his exceptional draftsmanship.