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An Upraised Arm

Sir David Wilkie

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person's arm from the shoulder down to the hand. The arm is slightly bent, with the hand gripping a rod or pole. The arm is wearing a long sleeve with a cuff at the wrist. The drawing uses soft lines, shading, and a reddish tone to depict the clothing's texture. The background is plain beige, emphasizing the arm without any distractions. No facial features are visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
black and red chalks heightened with white on wove paper
Dimensions
2810 × 5269 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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