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Attributed to François Lemoyne — Studies of hands
Attributed to François Lemoyne

Studies of hands

Attributed to François Lemoyne, 'Studies of hands' employs black and red chalk heightened with white on faded blue paper. These preparatory studies reveal the artist's detailed approach to anatomical drawing and compositional planning.

Medium
Black and red chalk heightened with white on faded blue paper
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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master and British Works on Paper

January 18, 2023

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 224

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Attributed to François Lemoyne, Studies of hands

Attributed to François Lemoyne, 'Studies of hands' employs black and red chalk heightened with white on faded blue paper. These preparatory studies reveal the artist's detailed approach to anatomical drawing and compositional planning.

Medium
Black and red chalk heightened with white on faded blue paper
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Red and Black, French, Old Master, Chalk Drawing, Study, Baroque, Hands, Paper, Academic, Figurative