Drapery Study for the Law, "Israel and the Law," Boston Public Library
DrawingsAmerican19th-20th century

Drapery Study for the Law, "Israel and the Law," Boston Public Library

1895 - 1916

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist
Classification
Drawings
Medium
Charcoal on blue laid paper
Culture
American
Century
19th-20th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

46.5 x 62 cm (18 5/16 x 24 7/16 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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