Study of Hands
| Title | Study of Hands |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French, 1780–1867) |
| Date | 1842 19th century |
| Medium | graphite with traces of white heightening on ivory laid paper |
| Classification | Drawing |
| Origin | France, 19th century France |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Study of Hands, 1842. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French, 1780–1867). Graphite with traces of white heightening on ivory laid paper; sheet: 31.2 x 23.6 cm (12 5/16 x 9 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 2003.37 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Study of Hands” is a work by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French, 1780–1867), dated 1842. It is executed in graphite with traces of white heightening on ivory laid paper and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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