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Study of Hands
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This sheet of studies was made as a preparatory design for a series of stained glass windows for the Chapel of Saint Ferdinand in Paris. Here, Jean- Auguste-Dominique Ingres sketched four sets of hands that seem to cascade down the page in one rhythmic motion, masterfully illustrating the beauty of <em>mise en page</em>. In his use of graphite, Ingres alluded to the metalpoint drawings of Raphael, intentionally channeling the Renaissance master.
| Artist / Maker | Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres |
|---|---|
| Date | 1842 |
| Culture / Origin | France, 19th century |
| Medium | graphite with traces of white heightening on ivory laid paper |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 31.2 x 23.6 cm (12 5/16 x 9 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
A leading exponent of French neoclassicism and the academic tradition, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres was born in Montauban in 1780. At the age of ten he began studying art and music in Toulouse. In 1797 he entered the Paris studio of David (q.v.), where he became a favorite pupil and assistant. Barely a year later a dispute prompted Ingres to leave the studio and enroll in the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1801 he won the Prix de Rome, but lack of funds… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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