The image shows a person's arm from the shoulder down to the hand. The arm is slightly bent, with the hand gripping a rod or pole. The arm is wearing a long sleeve with a cuff at the wrist. The drawing uses soft lines, shading, and a reddish tone to depict the clothing's texture. The background is plain beige, emphasizing the arm without any distractions. No facial features are visible.
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An Upraised Arm

Sir David Wilkie (Scottish, 1785 - 1841)

Medium
black and red chalks heightened with white on wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 18 x 9.3 cm (7 1/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Culture
Scottish
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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