Study of a Woman's Hand (verso)

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Study of a Woman's Hand (verso) is a 1804 by Augustin Théodule Ribot, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Augustin Théodule Ribot
When & what style?: 1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a few hands resting on a table. The lines are loose and quick, like someone jotting down ideas. One hand is open, another curled slightly, and there’s a small cup drawn in the corner. The artist focused on simple shapes and shadows to suggest form. The paper looks worn, with faint marks and smudges. Next, check out Romanticism for more sketches like this one.