Studies of a woman, her hands and arms and drapery 1780 - 1847

This drawing by Wolfgang Adam Töpffer, titled "Studies of a woman, her hands and arms and drapery," shows the artist’s focus on anatomical detail. The work, executed in white chalk on blue paper, depicts various studies of a woman’s body, including her arms, hands, and drapery. Töpffer’s studies highlight the intricacies of human form and the flow of fabric. The piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, provides a glimpse into the artist’s creative process and his keen observation of the human figure.