Study of Hands

The artwork, titled "Study of Hands," created by Alphonse Legros, depicts a detailed pencil drawing on paper. The drawing features a single right hand with the palm facing downwards and the fingers curled slightly inward. The hand appears to be emerging from the left side of the page, with the wrist and part of the forearm visible. The thumb is partially obscured by the curled fingers, and the nails are visible on all four exposed fingers. The drawing is executed in varying shades of gray, with darker shading used for the contours and details, and lighter shading for the areas representing skin folds and creases. The background of the paper is off-white and textured, showing signs of aging and wear, with a few creases and darker spots scattered throughout. The artist's initials "A.L." are written in pencil at the bottom left corner of the paper. The overall effect is a realistic and detailed study of human anatomy, focusing on the structure and texture of the hand.

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Dimensions: 674 × 893 px
Museum Record: View original

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Study of Hands

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