Study of a woman's hands

"Study of a Woman's Hands" is an immaculate piece by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a vibrant influence in Neoclassicism. Ingres, known for his unconventional distortions of form and space that poised him as a predecessor of modern art, was a staunch defender of academic orthodoxy against emerging Romanticism. Despite seeing himself primarily as a history painter, following in the steps of Nicolas Poussin and Jacques-Louis David, it's his meticulously-crafted portraits that are celebrated as his most laudable contributions. This work demonstrates his incredible mastery of depicting human detail through sketch and study. His ability to capture the subtle intricacies of a woman's hands makes this study a fitting representation of his fashion.