Marinheiros e ceifeiros
1875
Peek into the sketchbook of a young John Singer Sargent with this energetic sheet of studies from 1875! Before he became the darling of high society portraits, the teenage artist was traveling Europe, capturing everyday folks with loose, rapid lines. You can see a dashing sailor standing confidently next to figures bent over harvesting grain, showing his fascination with different types of people and labor. It’s a charming glimpse into the artistic training of a master, filled with the kind of quick observations that would later define his brilliant career.
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