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A Head and Two Hands (sketch), by David Wilkie, oil, 1806

A Head and Two Hands (sketch)

David Wilkie

1806

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A Head and Two Hands (sketch) is a 1806 oil by David Wilkie, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
David Wilkie
When & what style?
1806 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a sketch of a head and two hands. The head is positioned on the right side, with the hands placed above and below it. The background is dark, with visible cracks in the paint. The subject's face is blurred, and the hands are also not clearly defined. The overall effect is one of mystery and intrigue. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up David Wilkie.

About the artist

Portrait of David Wilkie
Artist

David Wilkie

Sir David Wilkie (18 November 1785 – 1 June 1841) was a Scottish painter, especially known for his genre scenes.

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