Studies of Figures [verso]

c. 1870-1890

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

Associated Names
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

Artist, American, 1831 - 1915

The drawing features a scene with linear perspective gridlines and architectural elements in the top portion. The bottom portion includes two sketch studies of figures in different poses and a detail of a hand. The drawing has an unfinished quality with guide lines and faint outlines.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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.

Studies of Hands [recto]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

1870

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

J. William Middendorf, II, McLean, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 64, no. 417.

Wikidata ID

Q64559561

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