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Study of an Arm [verso]

Guillaume Lethière

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed sketch of a bent arm at the elbow. The focus is on the forearm and hand, with the hand pointing upwards. The fingers are in a natural pose with the index finger extended and the thumb visible. The arm's muscles and veins are illustrated with shading to show the anatomy of the forearm and hand. The background is plain, allowing the focus to remain on the hand and arm. The sketch is on a textured surface, giving it an authentic and vintage feel.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1812
Medium
black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
5963 × 7758 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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