Study of Arms for "The Cadence of Autumn" 1905

This study of arms, created by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Evelyn De Morgan in 1905, is a preliminary drawing for her larger painting, "The Cadence of Autumn", now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work is a testament to De Morgan's masterful draftsmanship, with its delicate and detailed depiction of the female form. The study showcases the artist's skill in rendering the anatomy of the arm and hand, while also conveying a sense of grace and movement. It is a compelling example of how De Morgan's art often focused on themes of beauty, sensuality, and the human body. The study is also a reminder of the process that De Morgan underwent in creating her finished paintings.