The artwork, titled “Jack Millet as a Baby” by John Singer Sargent, was created in 1888 using pencil as the medium. This piece is part of the Realism art movement and is classified under the genre of sketch and study. The dimensions of the artwork are 14 x 23.5 cm, and it is currently housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, in Cambridge, UK.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a delicate and intimate pencil sketch of a sleeping infant. The lines are soft and fluid, capturing the tranquility and innocence of the baby’s slumber. The infant’s facial features are gently rendered, emphasizing the peacefulness of the moment. The sketch exudes a sense of tenderness, with minimal details present in the background, allowing the focus to remain solely on the baby’s serene expression. The simplicity of the pencil work enhances the art’s raw and heartfelt nature, showcasing Sargent’s skill in portraying delicate human emotions with minimalistic yet evocative strokes.
