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Violet Sargent Ormond

Ormond, Francis Mrs.
Ormond, Louis Francis Mrs.
American, 1870 - 1955

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The image is a charcoal drawing featuring two intertwined figures. The focus is on their muscular backs and limb extents. The figures' heads are visible but lack detailed facial features, with one figure's head turned away and the other's head partially visible. The drawing captures the figures' nude forms, with no clothing depicted. There are no visible objects or jewelry on either figure. The background is a plain, untextured surface.
John Singer Sargent, Study for "Judgment", 1903-1916, charcoal on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.639

Study for "Judgment"

John Singer Sargent · 1903-1916 · charcoal on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.639
A pencil drawing on paper depicting two swans in different poses. The upper swan is shown in profile, facing right, with its head tucked slightly under its wing, showing the curve of its long neck. The lower swan is more compact, also in profile, with its neck curved in a similar manner. Both swans are rendered with minimal lines, showing their forms and feather textures. The sketch features light shading and a signature "J. S. 19a" at the bottom left corner. The background is plain.
John Singer Sargent, Studies of a Swan, 1880-1900, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.712

Studies of a Swan

John Singer Sargent · 1880-1900 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.712
This is a drawing of two muscular forearms and hands. The drawing features a detailed study of a forearm and clenched hand in profile, with prominent shading emphasizing the muscular structure. Another hand appears gripping a vertical object. The hands and forearms are depicted with precision, using a combination of soft lines and bold, dark strokes to highlight contours and textures. In the lower right corner, there's handwritten text that appears to be an address or name. The overall style showcases a classical approach to anatomical studies, focusing on the realism and detail of human form.
John Singer Sargent, Studies for "Triumph of Religion", 1891-1916, charcoal on gray laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.644

Studies for "Triumph of Religion"

John Singer Sargent · 1891-1916 · charcoal on gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.644
The artwork features abstract lines and shapes that form men balancing on a spar. The sketchy lines create movement and tension, with the figures navigating a slanted, narrow surface. The use of shading and overlapping lines conveys depth and perspective.
John Singer Sargent, Men on a Spar, c. 1876, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.691

Men on a Spar

John Singer Sargent · c. 1876 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.691
The artwork is a pencil drawing featuring two studies of female figures. On the left, a woman is depicted in profile, holding a large, rounded vessel on her shoulder. She is wearing draped clothing that falls in folds. On the right, another woman is shown in a three-quarter view, also holding a similar vessel. Her head is slightly turned to the side, and her attire is similarly draped. The figures are sketched with a grid overlay. The background is plain, emphasizing the focus on the figures and their poses.
John Singer Sargent, Study for "The Danaïdes", 1922-1925, charcoal and graphite on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.666

Study for "The Danaïdes"

John Singer Sargent · 1922-1925 · charcoal and graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.666
The image depicts a sketch of three men and a horse. On the left, a man in a hat stands behind the horse, leading it forward. The horse is in a dynamic walking stance. In the center, another man is in front of the horse, pulling on a rope attached to its bridle. On the right, a third man holds a long object and appears to be giving instructions. The men's faces are not detailed. The sketch is done in pencil with shading for depth. The background shows minimal details of an indoor environment.
John Singer Sargent, Man Pulling a Horse into a Stall, 1918, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.656

Man Pulling a Horse into a Stall

John Singer Sargent · 1918 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.656
Drawn with tones of gray and black with charcoal on cream-white paper, a young man’s cleanshaven face floats near the top of the sheet. He faces and looks directly at us with his head tipped slightly back. His dark eyes are shaded under dark brows. His upper lip is full, and his mouth is closed in a set line. His thick, dark, slightly unruly hair sweeps back from his forehead, and he has a squared chin line. The lines indicating his neck fade where they would meet his shoulders. The work is inscribed with charcoal under the man’s head, near the bottom of the sheet: “Olimpio Fusco 63A Aspinlea Rd Hammersmith.”
John Singer Sargent, Olimpio Fusco, c. 1900-1910, charcoal on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2014.136.192

Olimpio Fusco

John Singer Sargent · c. 1900-1910 · charcoal on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.136.192
The image shows a full-body sketch of a seated male figure. He is in a semi-reclined pose with his arms positioned as described. The figure has a serene expression with closed eyes, a defined nose, and short hair. The drawing is minimalistic, showcasing the contours of his body with simple lines and shading. The male figure is nude, and the background is plain.
John Singer Sargent, Study for "Arion", 1919-1920, charcoal on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.635

Study for "Arion"

John Singer Sargent · 1919-1920 · charcoal on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.635
The artwork is a study sketch featuring a full-body depiction of a female figure. She is standing upright with one arm raised above her head and the other bent at the elbow. Her facial features are rendered, and her hair is styled upward. The sketch is done in pencil, capturing the contours and form of her body with soft shading. To the right of the main figure, there is a smaller sketch showing a hand holding a pencil and a roughly outlined face. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the focus on the figure.
John Singer Sargent, Studies of Aphrodite for "Aphrodite and Eros", 1919-1920, charcoal on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.662

Studies of Aphrodite for "Aphrodite and Eros"

John Singer Sargent · 1919-1920 · charcoal on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.662
This is a drawing of early vehicles, including a steam engine and other machinery. The drawing is a detailed pencil sketch showcasing a steam engine type vehicle prominently on the upper left with large wheels, a funnel-shaped chimney, and complex mechanical parts. To the right and across the bottom of the image, there are additional sketches of similar machinery. Each vehicle has large spoked wheels and intricate mechanical components. The drawing demonstrates an interest in mechanical details and the structure of these early vehicles.
John Singer Sargent, Gun Carriages, France, 1918, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist, 1949), 2015.19.688

Gun Carriages, France

John Singer Sargent · 1918 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.688