Study of a Hand [recto]

Benjamin Robert Haydon

Associated Names
Benjamin Robert Haydon

Artist, British, 1786 - 1846

The image is a detailed sketch of a hand from the wrist upwards. The hand is positioned delicately with slightly bent fingers, showcasing the anatomy of the hand, emphasizing the knuckles and tendons with shadowing. There are no facial features or hair, as the focus is solely on the hand. The background is a textured, neutral-toned surface. There is no jewelry on the hand, and no additional objects are present in the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.1 x 18.3 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.69.a

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a lightly sketched drawing of a foot. Only a portion of the body is shown, specifically the foot, positioned so the sole is not visible, with parts of the toes and the arch of the foot defined. The sketch is simple and minimalistic, focusing solely on the outline and shape of the foot without additional detail or shading. There are no facial features or hair present, as the focus is on the foot. The drawing is on a plain background of textured paper, with the foot outlined in faint pencil lines. There are no clothing, jewelry, or other objects visible in the image, and the background consists solely of the textured brown paper.

Study of a Foot [verso]

Benjamin Robert Haydon

1786

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir Bruce Stirling Ingram, Buckinghamshire, England [1877-1963]; (Sabin Galleries, Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1978-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

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  • Sabin Galleries, Ltd., January 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q64537228

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