Etude de draperie et étude de doigts 1854 - 1855

This charcoal study by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, titled *Etude de draperie et étude de doigts,* depicts a draped figure in a seated position. The artist utilized strong charcoal lines and shading to illustrate the folds and textures of the fabric. The study is an example of Puvis de Chavannes's interest in classical subjects and his exploration of form through detailed observation. It serves as a preparatory sketch for a larger work, likely a painting or sculpture, and reveals the artist's meticulous approach to composition.