“Drawing 4,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1921, exemplifies the Realism art movement and belongs to the genre of sketch and study. This artwork is housed in the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
The artwork presents a detailed and precise study of a male figure in a dynamic pose. The figure appears to be in mid-motion, with one arm extended forward and the other backward, suggesting a sense of balance and movement. The anatomical precision and delicate shading emphasize the musculature and form of the body, characteristic of Sargent’s skillful technique. The simplicity of the graphite medium on paper accentuates the elegance of the human form, capturing both strength and grace. This drawing effectively demonstrates the artist’s mastery of line and form, adding to the richness of Sargent’s extensive body of work.