Extent of Motion, One Figure
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Extent of Motion, One Figure is a 1829 ink by George Scharf, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a simple, stick-figure-like nude standing straight with arms at the sides. The body is drawn with basic lines—no details like muscles or facial features. Around the figure are faint circles and lines, like a rough guide for measuring movement or proportions. The title hints this is about how the body moves, not just how it looks. The artist used a quick, sketchy style to show basic shapes and balance. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this print was made.
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