Study of Hands for "Christ Among the Doctors"
In 1842, Ingres received a commission from King Louis Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the chapel at the Chateau de Bizy. His canvas "Christ Among the Doctors" remained incomplete when Louis Philippe was overthrown in 1848, but an 1851 engraving records the appearance of the composition at that time. The artist spent a decade finishing the work (1852−62) and this drawing relates to changes he made during that period, specifically the addition of a cropped figure in the lower right corner. It demonstrates how the artist used drawings to prepare even the smallest details in his paintings.
Artwork Details
- Title: Study of Hands for "Christ Among the Doctors"
- Artist: Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (French, Montauban 1780–1867 Paris)
- Date: 1852–62
- Medium: Graphite on tracing paper
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 3/8 × 4 7/16 in. (11.1 × 11.3 cm)
- Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Bequest of Harvey Salzman, 2020
- Object Number: 2022.25.11
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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