Created on 2024-01-26

The image is a sepia-toned sketch, possibly drawn with charcoal or pencil, on paper that appears aged with some discoloration. The drawing captures a detailed close-up study of a human hand that appears large in proportion, focusing on the thumb and forefinger holding the edge of an object, potentially a piece of paper or cloth. The sketch is loosely rendered, with soft lines and visible hatching to manifest the forms and shading. The hand is only partially completed with other fingers implied rather than detailed, and the background remains blank, emphasizing the capture of movement or a moment rather than a complete scene. There are also some loosely drawn circular shapes and lines near the bottom left corner of the paper, which seem unrelated to the main subject. Inscription at the bottom left corner reads "mains de 18 ans Louis d'Orleans," which translates from French to "18 years old hands of Louis d'Orleans." The bottom right bears a signature that looks like "Ingi," and there is a red stamp with the text "COLLECTION D'INGRES" indicating the sketch could be from the collection associated with the artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a French Neoclassical painter. However, without additional context or signature confirmation, the artist of the sketch cannot be definitively stated.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image appears to be a sketch or drawing of a person's head and face, shown in a close-up, detailed view. The drawing style is expressive and loosely rendered, with a focus on the facial features and expression. The texture and shading of the drawing evoke a sense of depth and form. The image seems to be a study or preparatory sketch, potentially for a larger work.