a. Hands of Saint Remi (lower register); b. Head of Saint Clotilde (upper register); c. Head of Saint Clotilde (lower register); d. Head of an Angel (upper register); e. Hand and Sleeve of Saint Remi 1830 - 1875

This drawing by French artist Isidore Pils (1815–1875) features a collection of studies, including the hands of Saint Remi, the head of Saint Clotilde, and the head of an angel. Executed in red and black chalk, these anatomical studies showcase Pils’s skilled draftsmanship and attention to detail. These studies would have been preparatory work for larger paintings or sculptures, demonstrating the artist's meticulous approach to his craft. This sheet of studies, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating glimpse into Pils’s creative process.