Hands Holding a Sword and a Tricorn c. 1790

This charcoal drawing by Anton Graff, dated circa 1790, features studies of hands holding a sword and a tricorn hat. The work is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting, demonstrating the artist's meticulous attention to detail in depicting the human form. The loose, expressive lines capture the gesture and movement of the hands, suggesting the potential for a dynamic and engaging composition.