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Study of Hands

1842

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

(French, 1780–1867)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
graphite with traces of white heightening on ivory laid paper
Support
Ivory laid paper
Measurements
Sheet: 31.2 x 23.6 cm (12 5/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 2003.37
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Ingres executed many studies for each of his stained glass designs, from preliminary sketches such as this one to full-scale cartoons.

Description

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 mise en page. In his use of graphite, Ingres alluded to the metalpoint drawings of Raphael, intentionally channeling the Renaissance master.

Study of Hands

1842

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

(French, 1780–1867)
France, 19th century

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