Study of Hands (recto)
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Study of Hands (recto)

TitleStudy of Hands (recto)
ArtistPierre Lenfant (French, 1704–1787)
Date1700s 18th century
Mediumred and black chalk heightened with white chalk
ClassificationDrawing
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineStudy of Hands (recto), 1700s. Pierre Lenfant (French, 1704–1787). Red and black chalk heightened with white chalk; sheet: 20.1 x 20.4 cm (7 15/16 x 8 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Victor Spark, New York, 1946.447.a
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Study of Hands (recto)” is a work by Pierre Lenfant (French, 1704–1787), dated 1700s. It is executed in red and black chalk heightened with white chalk 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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