Sketch of a Left Hand
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1886 ; Antwerp , Belgium
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Sketch of a Left Hand" is a concise sketch and study capturing the delicate form of a human hand, rendered on a piece of paper. The artist uses chalk to outline the hand's anatomy with quick, expressive lines, emphasizing its structure and proportions. This sketch showcases the artist's focus on Realism by accurately depicting the natural fall of light and shadow. Such studies often serve as preparatory sketches for larger works, highlighting the artist’s meticulous technique and keen observation of the human form.
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