Home > Arts > Realistic drawings > Charcoal sketches > Fine art
Study of Hands, c. 1858. Creator: Charles Lucy
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Study of Hands, c. 1858. Creator: Charles Lucy
Study of Hands, c. 1858
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36197031
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Arithmetic Charcoal Fist Hand Hands Mathematical Instrument Mathematics Maths Studies Charles Lucy Protractor
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> Charles White
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Charcoal sketches
> Fine art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Life drawings
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life drawings
> Life drawings
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Still life artwork
EDITORS COMMENTS
Charles Lucy's Study of Hands, created around 1858, is a captivating charcoal and white chalk drawing on pink laid paper with blue fibers, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. This British artist's masterful depiction of hands, a common theme in art history, showcases the intricacies and expressiveness of the human body. The image features two hands in close proximity, one clenched in a fist and the other holding a mathematical instrument, a protractor, suggesting a connection to arithmetic or mathematics. The use of charcoal heightened with white chalk creates a striking contrast, with the black and white tones adding depth and texture to the paper. The drawing's composition, set against a greenish gray card, invites viewers to examine the details of the hands, from the delicate lines of the fingers to the subtle variations in tone and texture. This Study of Hands is a testament to Lucy's skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the essence of the human form in a still life setting. The drawing's historical significance lies in its representation of the body in the context of mathematical study, highlighting the intersection of art and science during the nineteenth century.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
