Horn of Haifa (from Sketchbook)
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (13.3 x 21 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
50.130.150nn recto
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled within the pages of Mary Newbold's 1904 sketchbook, *Horn of Haifa* a moment of quiet observation through delicate graphite lines on paper. This intimate drawing, measuring just 5¼ x 8¼ inches, reflects the American artist's travels abroad during the early 20th century when many artists ventured to the Middle East for inspiration. The title evokes the rugged hills of Haifa, a coastal city in Ottoman Palestine, suggesting a sweeping vista of undulating landscapes that hint at the region's dramatic topography. As a graphite sketch, the work exemplifies the spontaneity and precision of s...
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...