Capilla Real Entablature, Granada

1912

John Singer Sargent

Associated Names
John Singer Sargent

Artist, American, 1856 - 1925

This is a drawing showing architectural details. The image displays intricate lines depicting an ornate architectural feature, possibly from a classic or historical building. The drawing is done in pencil and emphasizes the detailed moldings and finishes framing different sections of the architecture. The lines are precise, showcasing the elaborate construction, with a focus on ornamental carvings and structural elements like arches and cornices. The aesthetic conveys depth and craftsmanship found in historic architecture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.3 × 36.9 cm (9 15/16 × 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.20.104

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996], by 1976; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1965

  • 150 Years of American Drawing, 1780-1930, from teh collection of John Davis Hatch, Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MA, 1965.

1976

  • 100 American Drawings: loan exhibition from the collection of John Davis Hatch, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1976, no. 72, repro.

Bibliography

1976

  • Hatch, John Davis. 100 American Drawings: Loan Exhibition from the Collection of John Davis Hatch. London: Heim Gallery, 1976, no. 72.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite by unknown hand: J.S. 33; lower right in graphite: Granada

Wikidata ID

Q64583993

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