Study of a hand with stretched fingers
Jacob de WitLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1754)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1695–1754
About the artwork
This page presents "Study of a hand with stretched fingers", created by Jacob de Wit. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape. Drawings, a short history: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Study of a hand with stretched fingers" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1695–1754
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