Study for "Gog and Magog," for the Boston Public Library

John Singer Sargent

Created:

Movement:

1916

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key Notes:

Monumental figures; allegorical representation.

Dimensions:

60 x 80 1/4 in. (152.4 x 203.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Study for 'Gog and Magog,' for the Boston Public Library" is a preparatory work created by John Singer Sargent in 1922, intended as a study for the larger mural depicting the biblical figures Gog and Magog, which adorns the library's courtyard. This painting exemplifies Sargent's mastery of composition and color, reflecting his engagement with themes of mythology and the human condition, while also contributing to the broader narrative of American muralism in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Study for 'Gog and Magog,' for the Boston Public Library" by John Singer Sargent is a preparatory work characterized by its dynamic composition and expressive brushwork. The painting features a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the figures of Gog and Magog, rendered with a sense of movement and emotional intensity, indicative of Sargent's mastery in capturing the human form.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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