DrawingsAmerican19th century

Talons of a Bird of Prey; verso: Head of a Bird of Prey

c. 1884 - 1889

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Graphite on green wove paper

Culture

American

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

9.2 x 16.2 cm (3 5/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

Provenance

To the artist's sisters, Violet (Mrs. Francis) Ormond and Emily Sargent, at his death, 1925; gift of Mrs. Ormond to the Fogg Art Museum, 1937.

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