Arm

About this work

This drawing shows a nude arm, bent at the elbow. The hand is pointing downward, with the fingers curled inward. The arm is rendered in pencil, with visible lines and shading that suggest the contours of the muscles. The drawing is detailed, with attention paid to the texture of the skin and the shape of the fingers. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the artist is studying the arm with great care. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to look up the technique of cross-hatching.