The artwork, titled “Study for Madame X,” was created by John Singer Sargent around 1883. This piece, rendered in pencil, is a part of the Realism art movement and categorized as a sketch and study. The artwork measures 32.4 x 23.8 cm and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a refined pencil drawing of a woman’s profile, emphasizing the elegant contour of her neck and head. The simplicity of lines brings out the delicacy of her features, showcasing Sargent’s mastery in capturing likeness and character with minimal strokes. The drawing exhibits a classical, serene beauty emblematic of Sargent’s style and suggests a preparatory nature, possibly for a larger, more detailed work.