Study of Right Hand
Study of Right Hand

Currently not on view

Study of Right Hand

David Wilkie, 1785–1841; born Cults, Scotland; died Malta
x1956-10

Information

Title
Study of Right Hand
Maker
David Wilkie
Medium
Black chalk with white highlights
Dimensions
5.7 x 9.2 cm (2 1/4 x 3 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Transferred from Graphic Arts Section of University Library, probably gift of E. Adler
Object Number
x1956-10
Inscription
in graphite, on mat: rent day
Culture
British, Scottish
Type
studies (visual works), drawings
Materials
black chalk, paper (fiber product)
Subject
hands

Note on mat: sold at Christie & Manson 21 June 1860, bought of[f] Hogarth after the sale, 1 1/2 gs. | Ex collection Dr. John Percy

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