French Neoclassical c. 1810 Charcoal Study of a Hand - Two of Two gerson enduring design problems--or "patterns" (of

enduring design problems--or "patterns" (of which they identify 253)--and ways of approaching/solving them distilled from functionally and experientially rewarding places

Watercolor on both sides of the umbrella

with this lovely pale yellow for the shirt and soft red for the tips of the feathers

making me love it even more

French Neoclassical c. 1810 Charcoal Study of a Hand - Two of Two gerson enduring design problems--or "patterns" (ofI purchased this beautifully executed charcoal drawing directly from a seller in France along with one other, listed separately. Both I know were found in the Sartre region, and both done on watermarked laid paper, which date them to about 1810. I love a good hand, whether drawn or carved or otherwise, and this finely rendered, softly cupped hand seems as if forever on the verge of grasping something. Really lovely. 19 3 8 x 13 7 8 and in good