Studies of Hands [recto]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch featuring multiple studies of hands in different positions. Each set of hands is drawn with distinct lines and shading, illustrating various gestures and orientations. The top two sketches show hands with fingers clasped or loosely curled. Below these are sketches of hands resting on a surface, possibly overlapping. The hands appear to be wearing long-sleeved clothing. The background is plain, showing the texture of the page. No jewelry or additional objects are depicted.