This is a drawing of two separate studies of drapery and fabric. The upper half shows a finely shaded area of fabric with parallel lines indicating texture. The lower half features a detailed drawing of a bent arm, covered in a loose-fitting sleeve. The fabric is softly shaded to show creases and folds, giving a sense of three-dimensionality and weight. The drawing includes faded script and a number "20" in the central area.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1844
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3405 × 5196 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original