This is a drawing of a hand holding a cylindrical object. The image shows a hand wrapped around a smooth, round cylinder. The shading and lines add depth and texture to the depiction of fingers, knuckles, and muscles of the hand. The drawing emphasizes the form and shape of the hand and cylinder with precise line work. The positioning of the fingers looks natural, and there are light and shadow effects on the hand's surface created through hatching techniques.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1847
- Medium
- pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4903 × 3388 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original