Etude de main retombant

pascaladolphejeandagnanbouveret

drawing

facial expression drawing

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial study

facial portrait

portrait art

digital portrait

This charcoal study, "Etude de main retombant," by the French artist Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (1852-1929), is a masterful example of academic drawing. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of shading give the hand a lifelike presence. This intimate and delicate study showcases Dagnan-Bouveret’s interest in capturing the nuances of the human form, a hallmark of his artistic practice.