Nile, 1904 (from Sketchbook)
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
5 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. (14.9 x 21.9 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950
Accession Number
50.130.151v verso
Tags
Art Historical Context
Mary Newbold Sargent'sNile, 1904 (from Sketchbook)* captures a serene moment along the iconic Nile River, rendered in delicate graphite on paper. This intimate sketch, measuring just 5 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches, likely depicts the river's winding banks with lush trees, evoking the timeless allure of Egypt's landscape. As part of a personal sketchbook, it reflects artist's keen eye for natural beauty during what was probably a voyage abroad—a common pursuit for American travelers in the early 20th. Graphite's soft, versatile medium allowed Sargent to achieve subtle shading and fluid lines, ideal for ...
About the Artist
Mary Newbold Sargent · 1826–1906
Mary Newbold Sargent (née Singer, 1826–1906) was born on April 24, 1826, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Singer, a tanner and merchant, and Mary Smith Newbold. She married Dr. FitzWilliam Sargent, an eye surgeon, on June 27, 1850, in Philadelphia. The death of their first daughter, Mary Newbold Sargent (1851–1853), triggered a profound emotional crisis for Mary, prompting the family to aban...