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Study of an Arm [verso]

Guillaume Lethière

1812

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Study of an Arm [verso] is a 1812 chalk by Guillaume Lethière, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Guillaume Lethière
When & what style?: 1812 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows just an arm and hand raised slightly, fingers curled. The lines are soft and light, like quick pencil strokes on paper. The skin looks smooth but not polished—just a few shadows under the wrist and elbow. The paper has a faint texture, almost like old notebook paper. The artist focused only on the shape and movement, not details like nails or hair. Next, look up Lethière, Guillaume to see more of his sketches.