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Studies of Feet

Walter Shirlaw

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed sketch of two feet and a lower leg. The drawing captures the feet from a slightly angled overhead view, showing realistic proportions and toes. The right foot is positioned with the toes pointing slightly upward. The lower leg, on the right side, shows muscle definition and a natural curvature. The illustration uses fine pencil lines to detail the anatomy and shadowing for a three-dimensional effect. There are no facial features, hair, or clothing shown in the image. The background is plain, focusing on the anatomical study.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1872
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3113 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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