Study of a Left Arm and Hand 1815 - 1863

This study of a left arm and hand, a pencil drawing by Eugène Delacroix, is a masterful example of academic drawing. The work, created between 1815 and 1863, demonstrates Delacroix's skillful use of shading and line to capture the form and anatomy of the human body. This study is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger artwork, showing the importance of detailed observation in the artist's practice.