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Arm and Leg

Alfred William Rich

1898

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Nude

Dominant colour

Arm and Leg is a 1898 by Alfred William Rich, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Alfred William Rich
When & what style?: 1898
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a single arm and leg, drawn in loose, quick red-brown lines. The hand is curled slightly, fingers relaxed, while the leg bends at the knee. The paper is plain, with no background details—just the figure’s form sketched lightly. The drawing feels like a quick study, maybe for a larger piece. The lines are uneven but confident, showing how the artist worked fast. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build form with layers of lines.