Study of a Hand with Dividers from a Cast

Item

Title

Study of a Hand with Dividers from a Cast

Description

Highly finished chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned black/dark grey wove paper, depicting a plaster cast study of a hand holding drafting compasses (dividers) resting against draped fabric over a geometric plinth. Demonstrates high-contrast lighting, tonal value handling, and realistic rendering. Condition notes: minor edge tearing, corner loss, and surface rubbing along the dark background ground.

Subject

drawings (visual works)See all items with this value

chiaroscuroSee all items with this value

academic artSee all items with this value

charcoalSee all items with this value

graphiteSee all items with this value

hand studySee all items with this value

study (artwork)See all items with this value

plaster castSee all items with this value

trompe-l'œilSee all items with this value

drafting toolsSee all items with this value

Identifier

MS.2026.02-07

Creator

Edward Redfield (1869-1965)See all items with this value

Date

circa 1887-1889See all items with this value

Is Part Of

MS.2026.02-Edward Redfield Drawings

Rights

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Format

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Item sets

Edward Redfield drawings