Study of Arms for "The Cadence of Autumn"
1905
Medium
Graphite and pastel on brown paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 14 13/16 × 9 15/16 in. (37.7 × 25.3 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2018
Accession Number
2018.861
Tags
Art Historical Context
Evelyn De Morgan, prominent British artist associated with the Pre-Rapite and Aesthetic movements, created this *Study of Arms for "The Cadence of Autumn"* in 1905. Known for her ethereal, symbolic paintings featuring graceful female figures and mystical themes, De Morgan often produced meticulous preparatory drawings to refine the anatomy and composition of her larger oils. This work served as a vital study for her painting *The Cadence of Autumn capturing the fluid, expressive gestures of arms and hands that evoke rhythm and seasonal harmony. Executed in graphite and pastel on brown paper—a...