Artwork
A man's right hand resting on his left wrist
A man's right hand resting on his left wrist is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A drawing depicting a man's right hand grasping his left wrist, accompanied by a sketch of a cat's head.
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicting a man's right hand grasping his left wrist, accompanied by a sketch of a cat's head.
Subject & Meaning
The work focuses on the human body, specifically the interaction between the subject's hands, suggesting an exploration of anatomical detail and potentially the representation of a particular gesture or emotion.
Technique & Style
The level of detail in the drawing is notable, and its focus on a specific aspect of the human form is characteristic of a detailed study, with some affinity to the Romanticism movement's emphasis on expressive and detailed representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Chinnery (Chinese: 錢納利; 5 January 1774 – 30 May 1852) was an English painter who spent most of his life in Asia, especially India and southern China.
