A flying angel and other studies (tactile)
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- Synopsis
- About 1534-1536. Black chalk. Size: 40.7 x 27.2 cm. British Museum, PD 1860-6-16-5. The main study and the arm at the upper right relate to figures in the ""Last Judgement"". Both are for a flying angel in the upper right corner. Michelangelo must already have worked out the overall group: he did not include the tips of the right-hand fingers, because he knew they would be hidden by another figure in the finished work. This drawing is a collection of incomplete sketches of various nude poses and body detail. The most complete sketch consists of a nude figure that looks like it is flying in mid air. The arms are slightly bent at the elbows and are shown reaching out in front of the figure, with the fingers splayed. The left leg is bent back at the knee. The right leg is not shown along with the tips of the fingers on the right hand. The tactile image only shows the most complete figure. The outline of the figure is defined by thick lines with muscle tone shown as rough texture. Braille labels have been added: head, back, right arm, left hand, buttocks, right leg, and left leg.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Publisher:
- RNIB
- Date of Addition:
- 04/12/17
- Copyrighted By:
- RNIB
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Sarah Bennett
- Proofread By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.