An Upraised Arm

Sir David Wilkie

Associated Names
Sir David Wilkie

Artist, Scottish, 1785 - 1841

The image shows a person's arm from the shoulder down to the hand. The arm is slightly bent, with the hand gripping a rod or pole. The arm is wearing a long sleeve with a cuff at the wrist. The drawing uses soft lines, shading, and a reddish tone to depict the clothing's texture. The background is plain beige, emphasizing the arm without any distractions. No facial features are visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and red chalks heightened with white on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18 x 9.3 cm (7 1/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.206

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1981-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64631809

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