This is a drawing of a human leg and foot in sandals. The drawing is sketched lightly with graphite on paper, capturing a portion of a statue or figure with emphasis on a lifelike depiction of the lower leg and the foot which appears to be wearing a sandal. The composition is minimalist with soft outlines defining the contours and muscles of the leg and foot, rendered with subtle shading to suggest volume and texture. The background is left bare.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably c. 1779/1780
- Medium
- graphite on two joined sheets
- Dimensions
- 5064 × 6328 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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