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Study of Hands (recto)

Augustin Théodule Ribot

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

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Study of Hands (recto) 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 four hands drawn in quick, loose lines. The hands look rough and textured, with fingers spread or curled. The paper is light, and the marks are mostly dark, leaving some areas blank. The artist focused on how hands look up close—wrinkles, knuckles, and shadows. These sketches might have been practice for bigger drawings. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.