The Hand of the Artist's Daughter

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of a hand resting on a surface. The drawing depicts a hand with the palm facing downward, fingers gently curved around the edge of a flat surface or object. The pencil rendering uses shading to capture the contours and texture of the skin, giving the hand a three-dimensional appearance. The background is minimal, focusing attention solely on the hand. The initials "A.L." can be seen on the paper. The overall effect emphasizes realism and the skilled use of light and shadow.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center: A.L; in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: A91071

Wikidata ID

Q64534652

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