Study for "The Fates Gathering in the Stars"

Elihu Vedder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a study of arms and hands. The drawing consists of sketches of a forearm and hand, each holding strands or threads. The background is a plain beige tone. The drawing is executed in a slightly freehand style with lines and shading suggesting the form and texture of the limb. White and brown chalk or pencil are used to add dimension and depth to the drawings, highlighting the muscles and contours of the arm and hand. Each sketch captures a different angle or action.