French Neoclassical c. 1810 Charcoal Study of a Hand - One of Two domino set and am always impressed by

and am always impressed by the labor and patience embodied in creations made of matchsticks

or really for most anything

but might later consider breaking up if I can't sell as a group

proud posture and head cocked toward the sky

5 5/16” long  measured end to end

French Neoclassical c. 1810 Charcoal Study of a Hand - One of Two domino set and am always impressed byI 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 one seems as if perpetually reaching forward. Really lovely. 19 3 8 x 12 7 8 and in good condition, with light scattered