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A Left Hand Holding a Staff and a Right Hand Holding a Glove and Riding Crop(?)

Paul Meyerheim

1878

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

A Left Hand Holding a Staff and a Right Hand Holding a Glove and Riding Crop(?) is a 1878 graphite by Paul Meyerheim, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Meyerheim
When & what style?: 1878 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows two hands, one holding a staff and the other holding a glove and riding crop. The hands are drawn in graphite with brown wash on buff wove paper. The drawing is detailed, with visible lines and shading that give the hands texture and depth. The hands are the main focus of the drawing, and they are rendered in a realistic style. The artist has paid close attention to the details of the hands, including the wrinkles and creases on the skin. The use of brown wash adds warmth and depth to the drawing, and helps to create a sense of volume and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this drawing, you might want to look up Meyerheim, Paul.