Bedouin Women
1890-1891
John Singer Sargent, best known for his glamorous society portraits, traded the ballrooms of London for the dusty trails of the Middle East to capture these mysterious figures. Created around 1890, the sketch shows two Bedouin women completely enveloped in heavy, flowing garments, their faces hidden from view. Sargent uses bold, sweeping strokes to emphasize the dramatic folds and deep shadows of the fabric, turning a simple travel sketch into a masterclass in texture and form. It’s a rare glimpse into the artist's private sketchbooks, far away from the stiff collars and silk gowns of his famous commissions.
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