Hand and Shoulder of a Boy

About this work

This sketch shows just a boy’s arm and shoulder, drawn in quick, loose lines. The paper is light and rough, with the graphite smudged in places. One hand rests near a folded cloth, while the other stretches upward. The drawing looks like a quick study—maybe Cezanne was practicing how bodies bend. The lines aren’t perfect, but they show how the arm moves naturally. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings.