Grasp All, Lose All (Qui trop embrasse, mal etrient) c. 1816
pierrenarcisseguerin
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pencil drawn
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amateur sketch
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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pencil drawing
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detailed observational sketch
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
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fantasy sketch
Pierre-Narcisse Guérin's "Grasp All, Lose All" (c. 1816) is a charcoal drawing that exemplifies the Neoclassical style. The artwork depicts a young man burdened with various tools and instruments, a cherub playfully attempting to pull him down. The composition reflects the proverb "He who grasps too much, holds nothing," emphasizing the dangers of over-ambition. The meticulous detail and anatomical accuracy are hallmarks of Guérin's masterful draftsmanship.
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