Half-length figure of a man with his right arm extended
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Half-length figure of a man with his right arm extended is a 1738 by Benjamin West, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a man in profile, his head turned slightly toward us. His right arm is stretched out, fingers loose, while his left hand rests on his chest. The lines are rough and uneven, with patches of shading that make the face and clothes look textured but not quite solid. The drawing feels quick, like it was done in one go without much smoothing out. The artist didn’t worry about perfect details—just getting the shape and mood right. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layered lines.
A half-length portrait depicts a man with his right arm extended.
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